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Do You Believe in Fate?

Oprah.com   |   From the February 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Chance encounters

Call it coincidence, destiny, fate, kismet—in one moment, lives can collide and change forever. Yet chance encounters aren't necessarily accidental; in fact, you can make your own luck by opening yourself to the world. Ben Sherwood investigates the science behind a chance encounter .

And, as proof, we offer up stirring examples of paths crossed and possibilities realized....

How to Get Lucky
You can influence your own destiny. Step one: Smile.
Storybook Ending
Edwidge Danticat finds new meaning in a childhood book.
The Timeline
We compiled a brief history of fateful meetings.
Meeting Maggie
Franz Lidz meets his soul mate on a city bus.
Tightly Knit
One stunning coincidence shows how intertwined our lives have become.
Snow Angels
Elizabeth Strout shares a light and a moment


Have you had a chance encounter? We want to hear about it—tell your story in the comments area on this page.
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