If you find a penny on the ground that’s facing up, grab it! That’s good luck! If it rains on your wedding day, don’t freak out. That’s a great sign for your marriage. And if a ladybug lands on you or you see a rainbow, it’s your lucky day! On the other hand, be sure to avoid stepping on cracks, walking under ladders and opening umbrellas indoors, or your luck might just run out.
Whether you believe in luck or not, there’s no denying that some days things just go our way. Bored Panda has scoured the internet to find photos of people having incredibly good luck, so you'll find the best ones below. Enjoy scrolling through these pics of good fortune, and keep reading to find a conversation with John Kehoe, best selling author of Mind Power into the 21st Century!
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My Friend Just Got This Once-In-A-Lifetime Picture
You can also see a hint of a second rainbow in the upper right.
Do you believe in life after luck? (If you didn’t already, please go back and read that in Cher’s voice.) If you do believe in luck, what you consider to be lucky can depend on many different factors, including your culture, your beliefs and where you’re from. For example, I grew up in the United States, where I was never told that keeping eye contact is necessary when cheers-ing drinks.
However, my partner swears that it’s bad luck if we don’t look each other in the eye when our drinks clink. But we can both agree that you should never reveal what you wished for when blowing out your birthday candles. Otherwise it won’t come true! As silly as these superstitions may be, it’s fun to knock on wood and avoid stepping on cracks. And who knows? Maybe these beliefs helped the people on this list earn some good luck too!
I Pointed My Telescope At The Phoenix Nebula For Almost 12 Hours To Capture This. I Really Got Lucky
I don't really understand how you can point a telescope at one point in the sky for twelve hours because the earth is spinning? Wouldn't it get out of shot st some point? Sorry if this is really stupid, I'm no scientist 😂 Anyway, seems you can somehow, as this beautiful photo was taken!
To learn more about the topic of luck, we reached out to John Kehoe, teacher of Mind Power Training and best selling author of Mind Power into the 21st Century. John was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and discuss how he actually programmed himself to be lucky.
"It happened by accident during a summer of incredible sailing weather. Every time we went out sailing and had perfect winds and weather I would say, 'Just our luck.' I enjoyed saying this and began taking on the habit of saying 'just my luck' every time something good happened," John shared. "It didn't have to be major things, even having a series of green lights while I was driving or getting the last reservation at a restaurant prompted me to say to myself, 'Just my luck.'"
My Mother Found My Cat Online After A Whole Year Of Being Lost
From OP on Reddit: "His name is Basil. He is around 10 years now, we don't know for sure because we found him outside and "adopted" him. He had been gone recently for a whole year, and my mother had found him online, as someone was offering to pass him to a new family. They drove all the way to my work place when I was working and surprised me. We lived together for 8 years and he had finally come back after a year of absence. This photo is my first reaction when I was allowed to see him and pet him. I missed him alot, and he was like a brother to me."
"It was not lost on me that I was using this well known expression in the exact opposite way that most people use it," John noted. "When people use the expression 'just my luck,' it is always used when something bad happens to them. Why would they use it that way? That is programming the subconscious mind that you are unlucky. I know well the power of suggestion, having written a book on the subject (Mind Power into the 21st Century)."
I Found The Ultra Rare Physoplexis Comosa
"At first it was just fun saying it, but then something quite remarkable began happening. I started getting really lucky," John told Bored Panda. "Not that I was unlucky before this practice, but now my luck was off the charts. I got tickets to a sold out concert, made some amazing business contacts, I even won a 50/50 lottery at a hockey game that year where twenty thousand people had bought tickets, taking home a sizable amount of money. And yes, after I won I said, 'Just my luck.' Now, some twenty years later, my wife and I still use this expression regularly. And yes, we are very lucky."
I Saw This Extremely Rare Rainbow Cloud
That looks like a thunderhead to me. That's high altitude precipitation that's about to dump on wherever this is. Pretty shot but things are about to get big ugly.
"I teach this principle in my online courses, sharing this story and encouraging my students to begin the practice of saying 'just my luck' every time something good happens to you and watch what happens," John continued. "I've had hundreds of my students responding to me about the great results they are seeing, and from a psychological perspective, it makes perfect sense."
What A Precious Memory
Guessing this was recently when the northern lights were visible from a far wider area than usual
If you've always considered yourself to be unlucky, well, maybe today is the day to change that.
"There are many mysteries in life, but both anecdotally and statistically, those that think of themselves as lucky usually are, and those that don't aren't," John shared. "The subconscious mind works with the material we feed it. Feeling negative, depressed, unable to achieve anything influences the subconscious. It's easy to feel down when things aren't going our way, but simple exercises focusing on the good things in our life can help us get out of our negativity."
Insanely Well-Timed Picture
"I further believe that the universe works algorithmically and will bring to us the experiences we expect and project for," John continued. "Of course, nothing is a hundred percent perfect, and I'm not suggesting that you can have whatever you want, whenever you want. This is no magic wand, but in more cases than not, what you focus on you attract, often in ways we could never imagine."
I'm A Woodturner And Found A Lovely Bowl In A Vintage Store Made By The Guy Who Inspired Me As A Kid. I Felt The Bowl Was Very Familiar, So I Flipped Through The Book And Found This
John says beliefs have an uncanny way of manifesting themselves. "Change your beliefs. The most amazing thing about the subconscious is that it can and will take instructions," he shared. "You can change your beliefs by repeated instructions and or affirmations. It's actually easier than you would expect, but you do have to make the effort and not just once in a while. A simple daily practice for several minutes will begin to change your thinking in a few weeks."
And if you'd like to learn more about John's Mind Power Training, you can learn some of the basics right here!
I've Peaked. I Found These Lalique French Crystal Cats
I found these guys at an antique store for $19 each. I know they were high-quality crystals and were heavy (9 lb each), so I bought them on a whim without knowing what they were. I got home and looked up the signature on the bottom, which ended up being “Lalique France." The retail value of them, from what I found, is around $3000 for the pair. Pretty happy for $40.
A Reciprocating Saw Fell Off A Tool Bag And Landed On My Neck. Literally Less Than 1 Mm From Being A Quadriplegic Or Dead
According to a survey from PaysBig, two thirds of Americans believe in luck. And even one third of those who don’t admit that they still abide by some superstitions “just in case.” Some of the most common examples of “good luck” that Americans believe in include beginner’s luck, wishing on shooting stars, throwing coins into fountains, picking up pennies, knocking on wood, 7 being a lucky number and having a good luck charm.
Many also believe that four-leaf clovers are signs of good fortune, crossing their fingers brings good luck, 11:11 is the perfect time to make a wish, blowing out birthday candles in one breath, avoiding the number 666, ladybugs bring good luck, and that walking under ladders brings bad luck.
What Were The Odds??
Some friends you had back then. Steal your book and then sell it. Don't send your friends to me.
Even if you don’t believe in good luck, there’s a chance that you blame luck when things don’t go your way. In fact, PaysBig reports that 53% of people blame their misfortunes on bad luck. Meanwhile, only 9% blame themselves, while 8% might blame a full moon or Mercury in retrograde. 7% of people don’t look for anything to blame their unfortunate circumstances on, and 4% simply blame bad things on life itself. And a tiny percentage of people, 3% to be exact, will blame their misfortunes on karma.
We Were Seconds Away From Losing Our Home To The California Fire. Thank You To All The Firefighters Who Saved Our Community
When it comes to whether or not people see themselves as lucky, the majority of us actually don’t. Only 38% of those surveyed would consider themselves a “lucky person.” Meanwhile, 62% of people believe that everything happens for a reason. And as far as what days of the week tend to bring the best luck for people, 41% of people consider Friday and Saturday to be their good luck charms. Thursday seems to bring the least amount of luck, with only 15% of those surveyed deeming it a lucky day.
A Nice Person Found My Phone After I Left It In The Metro Train And Took Pictures Before Giving It To The Train Staff
Whoever you are, thank you, kind stranger, for picking up my phone and giving it to the train staff after I lost it in the Melbourne metro train. I'm glad you took pictures on my phone, so at least everyone will know what a great person you are.
Reminder To Always Wear A Helmet If You Want To Be Lucky Like Me
not just a helmet, but a complete outfit. when I see a biker in tshirt and shorts, I always want to chase him with sandpaper to give him a glimpse of a good crash
dress for the slide not the ride. skin grafts hurt and it doesn't matter if youre a good driver. its everyone else and everything else that poses the danger.
Load More Replies...There's a good reason why medical staff call them "donor-cycles," especially when people ride without protective gear.
That's what my dad always called them! Back in the 70's & 80's, one of his few hard and fast rules for us girls when we were growing up was "no motorcycles".
Load More Replies...No, he was indeed lucky. I was wearing his helmet, so he didn't get hurt
Load More Replies...If it's a bicycle, bicycle helmet and riding gloves. The speed is lower, but road rash on your palms is painful, most especially if you still need to get back on the bike and ride home.
Load More Replies...OMG! That would have been the face scraped off on the pavement.
Ouch. I can feel that picture. Especially in my right shoulder.
My Pastor was on his motorcycle at a stop light. Someone going 50 mph slammed into the back of him, he flew over the car in front of him landing on the street on his face, chest, etc.. The guy in the car took off! Pastor had his helmet on, jeans, shirt and leather jacket. Motorcycle was totaled, Pastor was in ICU for 4 weeks. The police know who the driver is but can't find him.
I've worked in an ER, and we used to call riders who refused to wear helmets organ donors.
As a former paramedic, I cheer at safe riders and feel like crying at the stupid ones. I live near Sturgis, SD (Of the famous motorcycle rally) and I attended to way too many stupid ones.
Wise to wear a helmet, yes, maybe not lucky. He's alive and has his face intact....extremely lucky
Load More Replies...The Soldier Received His Mounted Helmet, Which Took A 7.62 Round At 20 Feet While Wearing It. He Wouldn't Have Survived That Impact Had He Not Been Wearing That Helmet
If you’re interested in increasing your own luck, Richard Wiseman, author of The Luck Factor, shared some of the trademark features of lucky individuals with CNBC. First, he noted that lucky people typically jump at any opportunities that come their way. They might be great at networking, putting themselves out there and meeting new people. The more risks you take and the more often you go after opportunities, the more likely you are to have something work out!
I Flipped A Kayak In Sea Cave And Lost A Go-Pro Style Camera. 2.5 Years Later, I Got An Email Saying That It Had Been Found And The Footage Was Intact
The Bible That Saved My Great-Great-Grandfather In World War 1
That is the kind of thing I'd frame and have on display in my house.
I Was Lucky Enough To Have The Aurora Borealis Visible In South England On My Wedding Night
Wiseman also says that lucky people are great at listening to their intuition. Whether it’s your gut telling you to skip the party tonight that you’re really not feeling or something inside of you saying that you need to go to the beach today, listen. Sometimes, our bodies know what’s coming before our brains do, and following your intuition can certainly pay off!
Dropping A Plate While Doing The Dishes
During A Storm, A Split Tree Fell On Either Side Of A Car. Both Trunks Reached Across The Street But Didn't Damage A Car
My Partner And I Survived This Car Crash 2 Days Ago. We’re Very Lucky
As your punishment, you will now spend weeks dealing with insurance companies.
Another trait that lucky people tend to have is being an optimist, Wiseman notes. They don’t dwell on things that go wrong or waste time complaining about how unlucky they are. They take action, and they think positively. Many people believe that positive thoughts attract good things anyway, so it’s definitely worth a shot! Focus on the bright side, and believe that good things are in store for you. They just might be after all!
My Mom Lost A Very Special Earring Overseas While Visiting Relatives Two Months Ago. We Searched For Days When It Went Missing. Today We Found It
I Poured This Glass Of Wine Before Noticing A Chunk Of The Stem Was Missing. Not Sure How It’s Still Standing, But Thankfully It Didn't Spill
After I Posted My Painting Of Bad Luck Brian, Mr. Bad Luck Himself Contacted Me To Purchase It. I'm Feeling Blessed
On that same note, Wiseman says that lucky individuals are always resilient. “They tend to imagine spontaneously how the bad luck they encounter could have been worse and, in doing so, they feel much better about themselves and their lives,” he told CNBC. “This, in turn, helps keep their expectations about the future high and increases the likelihood of them continuing to live a lucky life.”
Somebody Mailed My Lost Wallet Back, And They Even Left The Cash Inside. I Left 70$ Cash In Here, They Didn't Take Any Cards Out. I'm Just Speechless. No Note, Just Some Basic Packaging
My wallet was stolen on vacation once. They grabbed the cash and dumped in the trash where it was found by park Rangers. They mailed it to the address on my license and beat me home by a week. My roomate thought I had been murdered or something and spent the week calling around hospitals in the area we went trying to find me
Reminder To Always Be Alert To Your Surroundings. Solo Driver SB280 Was Lucky Enough To Escape With Only A Scratch
Nearly Lost My Toes On An Escalator. Thank God I'm Okay
And people think Im dramatic when I say that I have a phobia of escalators...
Are you feeling lucky after reading through this list, pandas? Keep upvoting the pics that you find most exciting, and feel free to let us know in the comments below when you had an extremely lucky experience. Then, if you’re interested in checking out even more photos that prove good luck definitely exists, be sure to visit this Bored Panda piece next!
That's The Strangest Flower I Have Seen
I Happened To Be At A Garden When The Botanical Gardens Of St. Louis Corpse Flower Bloomed
That's not luck! That's a curse! XD (joking... but they DO stink!)
Found A Sword Hiking Near An Old Clearcut. British Columbia, South Coast
I think you’re the king/queen of British Columbia now. I don’t make the rules.
Yesterday, On Our 4th Grade Field Trip To A Local State Park, My Students Found Actual Hidden Treasure
The Daughter Of My Nephew Last Night Was In The Right Place At The Right Time. It Was An Amazing Concert
This 10 Kg (22 Lbs) Chocolate Bar I Won From A Competition Is An Absolute Unit
Today, I Found A 94-Year-Old Dollar On The Ground
Says silver dollar on the bottom middle where nowadays it says one dollar.
Picture Fell Off The Wall But Never Hit The Ground. Luckily, The Painting Wasn't Damaged
I Was Trembling When I Carried This 12-Inch Vase Out Of The Store For Just $10. I Am Baffled As To How It Slipped Past The Processors Without The Signature Being Checked
Close Call
I Found A Roman Coin While Out Walking
I lived in Cairo from 1999 to 2002. I would take trips to more rural areas of Egypt and find old Roman and Greek coins all the time. There was a "gravel" path in one town, where the gravel was made of clay shards. If you looked at the shards, you could sometimes make out ancient Greek lettering. You were literally walking on 2000 year old broken pots.
My Brother Likes To Search For Shark Teeth On Beaches. This Was 6 Hours Of Searching At Folly Beach, SC
My Mom Texted Me A Picture Of Her Friend Who Had A Ball Drop Into Her Purse During Batting Practice For Tonight's ALCS Game
Crazy Luck
This Is The Result Of Hitting A 750 Lbs Moose Going 100 Km/H, I Walked Away Barely Hurt
Wow. I didn't know moose could run so fast.
Kenny Viera Is One Lucky Dude! His Engine Hoist Saved His Project Car From Being Completely Totaled By A Fallen Tree During A Storm
Nosebleed Somehow Only Hit My Seatbelt And Missed My New Shirt
My Wife Found A Hippopotamus Tooth At The Coast Today
I Purchased What I Thought Was An Egyptian Revival Costume Ring At A Thrift Store. To My Surprise, The Gold Tested 18K
I Won A Life-Size Replica Of The Iron Throne. My Daughter For Scale
I can't tell what size she is , please place a banana there as well.
Won Free Smoothies For A Year, One A Week
I Actually Won The Jackpot At An Arcade. This Is What 1,000 Tickets Look Like
Our Soap Pump Fell And Cracked, But Didn’t Break. The Soap Clogs The Cracks
I once had an open bag of rice sitting on the kitchen counter. Bag tips over and the whole thing empties over the counter edge and onto the floor. I was about to grab the broom when I noticed I had left a small plastic bowl on the floor a few days earlier. Every single grain of rice had fallen straight into the bowl.
A lot of these are more preparedness than luck. However, there is a saying that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.
I once had an open bag of rice sitting on the kitchen counter. Bag tips over and the whole thing empties over the counter edge and onto the floor. I was about to grab the broom when I noticed I had left a small plastic bowl on the floor a few days earlier. Every single grain of rice had fallen straight into the bowl.
A lot of these are more preparedness than luck. However, there is a saying that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.