Once upon a time, there was a wise man named Ralph.
Ralph was a simple man, who was always incredibly grateful for his life, regardless of his circumstances.
One day, Ralph won the lottery.
Ralph’s friends and loved ones came to him and congratulated him on his winnings; they told him he was very lucky.
Unfazed, Ralph acknowledged his friends and loved ones with a genuine smile, and said “maybe”.
One day Ralph was driving down a hill in his new sports car and was sideswiped by an SUV that ran a red light. He ended up in the hospital with several injuries and a broken leg.
Ralph’s friends and loved ones came to visit him in the hospital, offering their support and expressing their warmth. They told him they’re sorry for what happened, and that it was an unlucky situation he was placed in.
Unfazed, Ralph acknowledged his friends and loved ones with a genuine smile, and said “maybe”.
While in the hospital, healing from his injuries, there was a mudslide on the hill where his house was; it destroyed his property and everything in it.
When Ralph’s friends and loved ones found out, they came to visit him in the hospital, and told him how lucky he was to be in the hospital and not at home; surely, he would have lost his life had he been in the house.
Unfazed, Ralph acknowledged his friends and loved ones with a genuine smile, and said “maybe”.
Once Ralph was back on his feet, he decided to move away from the city. He purchased a Ranch with a beautiful white horse.
Ralph’s friends and loved ones came to him and congratulated him on his new home and beautiful horse; they told him luck was on his side.
Unfazed, Ralph acknowledged his friends and loved ones with a genuine smile, and said “maybe”.
One day Ralph’s horse managed to escape the property and ran away into the woods.
When Ralph’s friends and loved ones found out, they came to him and expressed their sympathy, telling them it was an unlucky day for him.
Unfazed, Ralph acknowledged his friends and loved ones with a genuine smile, and said “maybe”.
A few days later, Ralph’s horse returned back to his ranch and brought with him 3 healthy wild horses.
When Ralph’s friends and loved ones found out, they came to him and told him that they were wrong about his horse and that it was the luckiest horse anyone can have.
Unfazed, Ralph acknowledged his friends and loved ones with a genuine smile, and said “maybe”.