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Luck is a mysterious thing, elusive, and unpredictable. Most importantly, it's something that you can't really chase after. The more you desire good luck, the less likely it seems to arrive. Bad luck may persist, and it can give you a strange feeling. Perhaps it's this mystique that instills awe in people and fuels their envy for those who seem to have good luck.
Making a profit in gambling undoubtedly relies on good luck. Everyone hopes for a stroke of luck, but the harsh reality is that not everyone can be blessed by fortune simultaneously. What's even more frustrating is when luck disproportionately favors a particular individual. Gambling winnings may not solely be due to good luck; perhaps it's a whimsical twist of fate or a chance alignment that leads to these feelings of envy.
Winning a big lottery prize is undoubtedly the work of luck. When you see someone else hit the jackpot, besides feeling envious, there's little else you can feel. After all, it was their luck, and if you're not as lucky, there's not much you can do. Yet, at the same time, it makes you ponder. Perhaps the lucky ones appreciate this turn of fate, or perhaps they don't know how to be grateful for their luck, as it's only a small part of life.
After losing in gambling, many people console themselves by saying that good luck will come sooner or later, that winning is just a matter of time. When you haven't won, naturally, these comforting words help to some extent. After many tries, you might even stop believing in them. But perhaps this reflects the human tendency towards optimism, a hopeful anticipation of the unknown future, and an unwavering belief in good luck.
Unfortunately, the absence of luck is an unsolvable predicament. All we can do is wait for it to arrive. Perhaps that's why people feel reverence for luck, like waiting for the elusive spring breeze.
Seeing someone else win, many feel envy, and even jealousy, but harboring hatred is a distortion. While I don't entirely endorse downplaying the concept of winning or losing in gambling, perhaps downplaying the aspect of hitting the jackpot is correct. During this process, we can learn to accept the unpredictability of luck, cherish other fortunate aspects of life, and perhaps, it's only in this way that we can confront the capricious nature of luck with more composure. |
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