Make Luck Happen Day: Cultivating Good Fortune

St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17th, is often associated with luck and good fortune. While it's fun to wear green and embrace the folklore of leprechauns, pots of gold, and shamrocks, why not take this day to reflect on how you can make your own luck happen in life? 

Inspirational Holiday - Make Luck Happen Day - March 17

While I have a bit of Irish in me, I feel like the Luck of the Irish is not just for the Irish. It is a day about celebrating the luck we create. The Irish had some massive misfortunes, yet turned them around and some called it luck. I believe that in order to have good luck, we have to put ourselves in the position to be lucky. That is what this holiday is all about. Making our own luck. 

The Truth About Luck

Before we delve into making luck happen, it's important to acknowledge that luck, as it's often perceived, isn't entirely a matter of chance. While some fortunate events may seem to be out of our control, many aspects of our lives can be influenced by our actions, choices, and mindset.

Creating Your Luck: A Four-Leaf Clover Approach

Just as a four-leaf clover is considered a symbol of luck, elements of making your luck happen can be expressed by using a four-leaf clover approach.

1. Cultivate Positive Thinking (The First Leaf)

The first leaf of your four-leaf clover represents a positive mindset. Lucky people tend to be optimists who believe in the possibility of success. When you embrace the power of positive thinking, you put yourself in a position to be lucky. 

• Counting your blessings and focusing on gratitude.
• Visualizing your goals and imagining your success.
• Replacing negative thoughts with empowering, constructive ones.

2. Seize Opportunities (The Second Leaf)

Opportunities often come in disguise. The second leaf represents your ability to recognize and seize these moments. To make luck happen, you have to be ready to receive the lucky moments. 

• Keep your eyes and mind open to new experiences.
• Be willing to step out of your comfort zone.
• Take calculated risks when necessary.

3. Prepare and Persist (The Third Leaf)

Preparation is the third leaf. Luck tends to favor the prepared, so be sure to be prepared when luck comes your way. 

• Set clear goals and have a plan to achieve them.
• Develop your skills and knowledge.
• Be persistent and resilient in the face of obstacles.

4. Create Connections (The Fourth Leaf)

The final leaf symbolizes the importance of connections and relationships. To make your own luck, its important to cultivate relationships. 

• Build a strong support network of friends, mentors, and colleagues.
• Network and seek out opportunities to collaborate with others.
• Be a generous and supportive member of your community.

Celebrate Your Successes and Progress (The Clover's Heart)

The heart of the four-leaf clover reminds us to acknowledge and celebrate our successes, no matter how small. Celebrating your achievements can boost your self-confidence and motivation, fueling your journey towards more luck.

I believe that everyday you wake up and take a breath, you are lucky to be alive. Everyday you can get up, walk, talk, share, eat, drink, work and play, you are lucky. Making luck happen isn't just about creating luck, it's about seeing the luck you have and when you do that, more luck will come. 

By embracing positive thinking, seizing opportunities, preparing and persisting, and building connections, you can make your own luck happen in various aspects of your life. Celebrate Make Luck Happen Day by taking a moment to reflect on your goals and aspirations and consider the steps you can take to cultivate your own good fortune. 

From the Editor, Patti Jewel

Patti Jewel is an author, creator, entrepreneur, small business consultant, advocate for single parents, beautiful beaches, and finding unity through holidays. She has created inspirational, food, fun and awareness holidays for over 25 years and has written about and promoted holidays that bring people together and unite people in a shared passion. 

Last Edited Feb 2024