the word 'Serendipity'

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over 1 year ago depsi said
the phenomenon of things coming together perfectly when you least expected them to
over 1 year ago WaterRabbit said
Serendipity is the effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely. The word has been voted as one of the ten English words that...

And it reminds me of that one scene in "Serendipity" where they are sitting at the cafe of the same name (and all of this is just paraphrasing):
—moschikat Diary Entry
Serendipity is possible when we're collaborating with our close colleagues on a well-defined project, but that's probably when it occurs least often.
—Forbes, “Why Social Software Pilot Projects Fail”
Serendipity is when you find things you weren't looking for because finding what you are looking for is so damned difficult.
—TED, “Erin McKean redefines the dictionary”
As he stood smiling behind a table of his carvings Saturday in Serendipity Café and Coffee Shop, the front door jingled as a couple walked through.
—craigdailypress.com stories
Serendipity is a term used to describe a situation that turns for the better without any effort on the part of the receiver.
—Original Signal - Transmitting Gadgets