24 march 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2685: make it coincide

Life is a puzzle of moments, each piece scattered across time, waiting to align. Some believe in fate, trusting that things will eventually fall into place. Others believe in effort, in the power to shape events, to nudge circumstances until the right pieces click. But in reality, the best outcomes are rarely just handed to us—they are crafted. The ability to make it coincide is an art, one that blends patience, strategy, and a little bit of daring.

Timing is everything. A brilliant idea that comes too soon may be ignored, while the same idea at the right moment could change the world. A love confessed too early might scare someone away, but at the right time, it could be the start of something extraordinary. A business launched without preparation might fail, but with the right conditions, it could thrive. The key isn’t just having the right elements—it’s making them align.

Think about the great moments in history, in innovation, in relationships. They didn’t just happen. They were orchestrated, whether by design or by relentless persistence. The greatest minds weren’t just thinkers; they were doers who knew how to position themselves so that when opportunity knocked, they were already at the door.

But what about when things don’t align? What if everything seems to be working against you? That’s where adaptability matters. If the stars won’t align, shift your own position. If the path you’re walking isn’t leading where you want, take a detour. Sometimes, waiting for things to coincide naturally is just another excuse for inaction. Other times, forcing something to happen before its time only leads to disaster. The real skill lies in knowing when to push and when to wait.

So how do you make it coincide? First, stay ready. Preparation turns unexpected opportunities into perfect timing. Second, be observant—watch for patterns, for shifts, for the right moment to act. And third, take risks. Sometimes, the perfect moment isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you create.

At the end of the day, life isn’t just about what happens. It’s about how well you align yourself with the moments that matter. Those who learn to make it coincide aren’t just lucky—they’re intentional, strategic, and always ready to seize the right moment when it comes.