Thank One’s Lucky Stars, To 🌠
Definition: To be grateful for good fortune.
Origins & Anecdotes: In ancient and medieval times, the stars were believed to have a powerful influence over the lives and destinies of human beings. Thanking them for good fortune, therefore, was a nod to cosmic superstitions. Ben Jonson used the term “I thank my Starres for it” in his play, Every Man Out of His Humour (1599). The modern variant came into use during the last century and aligns more with general relief at emerging unscathed from a dilemma rather than actual celestial belief.
Similar Expressions:
- Count your blessings 🌈
- Thank heavens 🤗
- Give thanks 🙏
- Breathe a sigh of relief 😌
- Count your lucky stars 🌌
Antonyms:
- Curse one’s luck 😡
- Tempt fate ⚡
- Invite misfortune 📉
Humor-Filled Quote: “I thank my lucky stars every night. Not just because they’re up in the sky, but because I didn’t end up on Pluto with the rest of my plans!”
Proverb: “Better to have bad luck and fortune mend, than have no luck and wishing for good in the end.”
References:
- Every Man Out of His Humour by Ben Jonson 📜
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (themes of destiny) 📖
- Les Misérables explores the enigmatic combination of fate and fortune 🎥
- “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” by Green Day 🎶
Suggested Readings:
- The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 📚
- The Secret by Rhonda Byrne (ideas about manifesting fortune) 📔
- Cosmos by Carl Sagan 🌌
Inspirational Thought: “Sometimes, it’s not the stars but how we align our hearts and minds that guides us to the light.”
Farewell Thought: “The stars you thank are but reflections of your inner sparkle. Always look up, with gratitude in heart and dreams in sight.”
