Have you ever met someone who thinks that everything happens due to luck?  When good things happen, they were lucky.  When bad things happen, luck was against them.  They take no responsibility for outcomes, assuming that the negative outcomes have nothing to do with their own decisions and actions – it’s all just bad luck.

I think a good way to think about luck is through the ancient quote: “Luck favors the prepared.”  By being focused on a goal and having a plan in place to reach it, you allow luck to find you.  You allow the elements into your life that will help you.  You recognize them when they arrive.  You don’t miss huge opportunities because you had no idea they were meant for you. 

For me, luck relates to the powers of the universe sending you what you need.  You need to be able to recognize the elements that are meant for you.  “Luck”, in other words, requires that you have a plan in place, so you can notice the elements that will help you, grab hold of them, and use them in your plan. 

You may be familiar with Dr. Wayne Dyer, the internationally famous author and speaker. We lost him in 2015 at the age of 75. He leaves us with over 40 books about motivation and spirituality. In my early aulthood I read The Power of Intention and it became the basis of my thoughts on how I interact with the universe.  Dr. Dyer, in his many books and presentations, shares a way of thinking about how clarity of values, vision and planning allow us to tap into the power of the universe.  It is from him that I got my mantra, “the universe sends me what I need, when I need it.” 

He puts it much more eloquently when he says:

“Everything in the universe has a purpose. Indeed, the invisible intelligence that flows through everything in a purposeful fashion is also flowing through you.”

 The purpose of knowing yourself, what you want and where you are headed, is to ensure that when things that you need come along, you recognize them.  In this way, you build your vision.  In this way, you become your best self, your most resilient self.

Personal Clarity is about creating a solid understanding of what matters to you, what you want to accomplish in your life, and how you plan to get there. This clarity allows you to adjust your pathway, to allow for welcome surprises and new challenges.  You never know what will happen to you in life, but better to prepare for success on your own terms, and then, adjust as needed so that you achieve your Personal Vision.

Good Luck!