I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we

Hear, O children of destiny, the luminous words of Marla Gibbs, who declared with faith and clarity: “I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we're all teachers—if we're willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door.” These words are not idle sentiment but the distilled wisdom of a life lived with courage and reflection. They teach us that existence is not chaos, but a tapestry woven with purpose, where even the smallest thread has meaning.

What does it mean that there are no accidents? It means that each encounter, whether joyous or painful, carries within it a hidden gift—a lesson, a direction, a spark of growth. The stranger you meet, the challenge you endure, the failure you suffer—none are without value. They are placed upon your path not as obstacles alone, but as teachers. Life itself is the great school, and every moment, every person, every decision is a lesson waiting to be read by the heart that pays attention.

Consider the tale of Nelson Mandela, who spent twenty-seven years imprisoned in South Africa. To the eyes of the world, it seemed a cruel accident of history, a waste of a man’s life. But Mandela himself saw purpose in his suffering. He learned patience, resilience, and forgiveness within those walls, and when freedom came, he used those lessons to heal a nation torn by hatred. The prison became his teacher, and because he listened to its lessons, he emerged not bitter, but greater. His life shines as proof of Gibbs’s wisdom: every step on the path, even the hardest, is woven with purpose.

So too in the story of Helen Keller, who, though struck by blindness and deafness as a child, met a teacher, Anne Sullivan, who transformed her life. To some, such a meeting may have seemed chance, but in truth it was destiny. From that connection, Keller found her voice, her courage, and her mission to inspire millions. The teacher and the student became mirrors to each other, revealing that we are all teachers when we dare to awaken the light in another soul.

O seekers of wisdom, mark well the counsel: trust your positive instincts. For within each heart burns a quiet compass, pointing toward growth, love, and courage. Too often we ignore this compass, waiting instead for miracles to arrive. But Gibbs calls us to risk, to act, to trust, rather than sitting idle for destiny to knock at the door. The miracle is already here, hidden in the people you meet, the choices you face, the instincts that stir in your soul.

The lesson is radiant: do not despise the ordinary, nor overlook the difficult, nor dismiss the unexpected. All are messengers. The friend who encourages you, the rival who challenges you, the failure that humbles you, the joy that uplifts you—all are threads of the same great pattern. Life is not a series of accidents; it is a divine design, if only you open your eyes to see.

Practical action lies here: greet each day as a classroom. Ask yourself: what is life teaching me through this moment, this person, this trial? Trust your instincts when they call you to kindness, to courage, to bold steps forward. Do not hide from risk, for risk is the doorway through which growth enters. And remember: the miracle you await is not distant—it is already walking beside you, clothed in ordinary faces and daily events.

So let the words of Marla Gibbs echo like a hymn in your heart: “There are no accidents; we're all teachers.” Carry them as a torch, that you may walk the path of life with gratitude, courage, and attention. For in every encounter lies a lesson, in every hardship a gift, and in every soul a teacher sent to guide you closer to your purpose.