I honestly believe I've been lucky all my life and I'm happy with that.

I suspect it's all to do with what you consider to be lucky in your life.  For sure I've had bad times and people I didn't want to die did, but I like to look on the bright side.

aka  My glass is half full NOT half empty, and I think if you have that philosophy you will never be disappointed at what fate/destiny throws at you.

It's a frame of mind.  Or as Scarlett and Richard would say 'mindset' (uggy American term lol)  :D