Why do coincidences feel so magical?

The universe might be random, but there is still meaning to be found.

“A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.”

–Merriam-Webster’s definition of coincidences

Mid-pandemic, I was at a real low and started asking everyone I came in contact with where they found hope. The will to go on had faded into the background with the forefront illuminating global pain and suffering. Peopl…