By Amelia Carrie for Chances.org
Life offers us many things—moments, milestones, memories—but perhaps one of the most sacred gifts it gives us is a chance. A chance to begin again. A chance to try. A chance to heal. A chance to grow.
Every chance is a doorway.
And not every doorway looks grand or obvious. Some are hidden in daily routines. Others are disguised as challenges. Some knock quietly. Others swing open wide. But every single one carries with it a whisper: “You could step through. You could choose something new.”
Often, we wait for perfect timing. For clarity. For confidence. But chances rarely come wrapped in certainty. They come with possibility. They come as invitations—not commands. They ask, “Will you trust? Will you try? Will you take one more brave step?”
Sometimes the most life-changing doorway is simply choosing to believe in yourself for one more day. Sometimes it’s starting over after a failure. Sometimes it’s saying yes when fear says no.
You don’t have to know what’s on the other side of every doorway. You only have to be willing to reach for the handle. The courage to try is enough. The willingness to hope is enough. You are enough.
And if a chance passes by? Don’t worry. Life is generous. Another one will come. They always do.
So when the next one appears—whether in a conversation, a moment of inspiration, or the stillness of your own heart—remember this:
Every chance is a doorway. And you hold the key.