Do You Believe in Fate?
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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