In real life, good and bad luck are intertwined, and we all won’t always be lucky. Sometimes, life can take a downturn.

I once heard an old monk say that before a great calamity, there are usually three signs, and we shouldn’t take it lightly.

Marital Discord

Su Shi once said, “A husband and wife, in harmony, their love will last till old age.”

A husband and wife should be intimate, and their relationship can make or break a family’s happiness.

Recently, our downstairs neighbors had marital problems and ended up in court.

Every day, when I walked past their house, I could hear the couple arguing. At first, we didn’t pay much attention, but later, we heard the children crying, and it turned out the couple was fighting over family conflicts.

Many neighbors tried to mediate, but it was no use. Seeing the arguing parents, the children could only cry in protest.

Later, despite our efforts to mediate, the couple refused to compromise, and a month later, they got divorced. However, when it came to custody, neither of them wanted it, which left many neighbors shaking their heads in dismay.

Many people said, “The children are innocent, and the adults should not shift all the blame onto them. The children are still young, how can you be so heartless?” Hearing this story, everyone’s heart must have been touched. In real life, many people may have faced similar problems.

A husband and wife’s relationship is the key to a happy marriage. Only when the two are in harmony can their married life be happier. If the couple’s relationship is not in harmony, their life will also take a downturn.

Unfilial Children

Meng Jiao once said, “Who says the grass is heartless, and it can repay the warmth of three springs?”

As the saying goes, “Of all virtues, filial piety is the most important.” In family life, children’s filial piety can bring harmony to a family. If children cannot even show basic filial piety, a family will not be happy.

Recently, we had a family gathering to celebrate my grandfather’s birthday.

My grandfather is now 80 years old, and his back is bent. However, every time we see him, he’s always smiling.

When we celebrated his birthday, my grandfather said something that deeply touched me. He said, “I’m not sure how much longer I can hold on, but I’m happy to see you all happy. As long as I can see you all happy, I can rest in peace.”

To be honest, when I heard my grandfather’s words, I felt a lump in my throat. It’s true that “the tree wants to be still, but the wind will not stop, and the child wants to nurture, but the parents will not wait.”

In real life, it’s essential to show filial piety in a timely manner, so as not to leave regrets. A family’s happiness is based on the harmony of all family members. Only when children are filial can the elderly enjoy their old age, and only when the elderly are happy can a family be truly happy.

Friends Drifting Away

Bai Juyi once said, “In this life, how many people can you count on?”

As the saying goes, “Many friends, many paths.” In real life, this saying is not without reason.

A person without true friends is the loneliest.

Friends are the most beautiful existence in our lives. When friends around you start to drift away, your life will also take a downturn.

True friends are not about quantity but quality. When you’re lost, friends can give you encouragement. When you’re sad, friends can comfort you. When you face difficulties, friends can offer help. True friends will lend a helping hand in times of need, not just add flowers to your bouquet. So, when you have many friends, your life will be more vibrant.

A person’s good relationships also represent their luck. No one’s life is always smooth sailing. When you face difficulties, the people willing to help you are your benefactors. The more friends you have, the more benefactors you’ll have.

True good luck is actually the result of your accumulated virtues. When your interpersonal relationships improve, your good luck will also increase.

Everyone hopes to be lucky, but your luck also depends on your character and virtues. Every small detail in your life will affect your luck.

Marriage, too, is the core of a family. When two people face family life, only when they are in harmony can they create a beautiful life together.

As the saying goes, “Harmony in the family, harmony in everything.” Children’s filial piety can also bring more harmony to a family.

Friends are the most beautiful existence in life, and the friendship between friends is the most sincere. Learn to be genuine, and your friendship will flourish.

In life, it’s essential to learn to balance and be moderate. Only by doing well yourself can you have continuous good luck.