Serendipity
Serendipity I believe our lives are made up of extraordinary moments, chances taken, and pleasant surprises, but we are not always astute enough to recognize them when they occur. But every once in a while we are presented with a moment so breath taking that we can’t help but be aware of the gift we have just been given. These gifts are called serendipity; a happy accident.
Serendipitous occurrences have been happening since the dawn of time but a name hadn’t been put to it until the book Three Princes of Serendip was published in 1557. (slideshare.net) Michele Tramezzi wrote about three princes who were always making discoveries of things in which they were not in search of. The word serendipity comes from the word serendip, originating from the Arabic word Sarandip. From that came the word serendipity. Interestingly enough, serendipity is known as one of the hardest words to translate and define. This allows the word to be applied and perceived in a variety of ways. Each person's view of serendipity can be different. If you look up the definition of serendipity, you’ll find about thirty different definitions because this word means something different to everybody who experiences it. To me, serendipity is when you take the wrong turn and end up favorite coffee shop or restaurant. For some serendipity is fate, for others its luck. But most importantly, serendipity is never looking for life greatest treasures but receiving life’s greatest surprises. Serendipity can lead us to discover life long friends, great adventures, or even a little treasure. It may be different for everyone who experiences it but no matter how you define it, serendipity is a gift, one we receive when we are least expecting it.
Serendipitous occurrences have been happening since the dawn of time but a name hadn’t been put to it until the book Three Princes of Serendip was published in 1557. (slideshare.net) Michele Tramezzi wrote about three princes who were always making discoveries of things in which they were not in search of. The word serendipity comes from the word serendip, originating from the Arabic word Sarandip. From that came the word serendipity. Interestingly enough, serendipity is known as one of the hardest words to translate and define. This allows the word to be applied and perceived in a variety of ways. Each person's view of serendipity can be different. If you look up the definition of serendipity, you’ll find about thirty different definitions because this word means something different to everybody who experiences it. To me, serendipity is when you take the wrong turn and end up favorite coffee shop or restaurant. For some serendipity is fate, for others its luck. But most importantly, serendipity is never looking for life greatest treasures but receiving life’s greatest surprises. Serendipity can lead us to discover life long friends, great adventures, or even a little treasure. It may be different for everyone who experiences it but no matter how you define it, serendipity is a gift, one we receive when we are least expecting it.