Words That Make Us

7. Words That Make Us : Luck


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CORRECTION: Paulo Coelho does NOT come from Spain. He comes from Brazil.

In this episode of the "Words That Make Us" podcast, Rama and Tony discuss the topic of “Luck”. Listen to them as they discuss the connotations of the word “luck” and debate its existence. Of course they have some poetry for you too. 

If you would like to check out some of the readings on this episode, you may find them here:

Are some people born lucky?

https://www.furman.edu/news/are-some-people-born-lucky-a-ut-psychologist-argues-inequalitys-genetic-roots/#:~:text=She%20writes%20that%20some%20people,a%20greater%20risk%20of%20homelessness.

Marcus Auelius’ take on luck:

https://www.themarginalian.org/2021/09/19/marcus-aurelius-luck/

“May the Road Rise to Meet You”

https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/may-the-road-rise-meet-you-irish-blessing-meaning

Good and Bad Luck by John Hay

https://allpoetry.com/Good-and-Bad-Luck

Luck is Not Chance by Emily Dickinson

https://poets.org/poem/luck-not-chance-1350

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Words That Make UsBy Tony Bailey and Rama Shaar