The universe doesn’t give a rat’s behind what we choose to do, and yet… I too have had many such experiences, and I now fully trust that things happen the way they are supposed to. How does that work? Hell if I know. I suspect that it is largely our subconscious mind guiding us along our path, using our values and best qualities as signposts. When we get off course, either things turn out badly or something happens that tells us we took a wrong turn. But, of course, things are happening all the time, and it’s how our brain processes and interprets these events that gives them their impact. I know it’s more fun to think that it’s God or “ the universe” sendings a message (Hey, I do it!), but our brains are perfectly capable of taking on the role of our mystical guide.