Serendipity

Celebrations. We often organize them, choose the venue, the people, everything. But how do you celebrate the first time you hold your book in your hands? Typically, it's a book launch, a reading, or a drink with friends.

The day I received my copy of "Voices of Nature," I didn't plan anything, but something beautiful unfolded. It was an ordinary day, spent with family, filled with spontaneous decisions. My daughter wanted to jump on a trampoline we had discovered a few days earlier, and we invited the grandparents to join. After some joyful bouncing, she insisted on taking a walk, leading us left, down a mysterious street. We had no idea where it would take us, but the sun was shining, and the world was awash in green. So, we followed her lead.

After walking a few hundred meters, we stumbled upon a charming Biergarten, tucked away as if it were our own secret oasis. We ventured inside only to realize that it was part of a community garden. We decided to sit down for a beer and raised our glasses in quiet celebration. Then, we continued down a path adorned with vibrant flowers, towering sunflowers, and my daughter's discovery of purple flowers garnished with "glitter." The sun was setting in front of us, casting a warm glow around us.

This was my kind of celebration: unplanned, serene, and utterly wonderful. It was a celebration in nature, shared with my family—my parents, partner, and daughter. The place even had a rainbow wind chime with a tree in the middle, which oddly reminded me of the logo of story.one publishing.

It still feels like serendipity. I cherish these moments because they make me feel as though I am precisely where I need to be, on the right path.

What are some serendipitous moments you've experienced? Feel free to share your stories.

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