I do think that there is an element of luck (at least to a certain extent) in terms of what life deals you... ...yet, through my time in therapy, I am more inclined than ever to view the hardships that life throws at you (that could be termed as bad luck), as chances to experience, understand more and broaden my knowledge, and as opportunities for personal growth and development that I would not otherwise have had, and that maybe I am lucky to have and could almost consider a privelege... ...after all wisdom does not come without hardship!