*The Magic of Gratitude: How I Got a Free Ticket Back to Stockholm* In 2021, I traveled from India to Stockholm. It was a special journey for many reasons, but what happened on the way back still feels like a miracle. My onward and return journeys were booked separately, and due to various uncertainties, I couldn’t book the return ticket until just two days before I was supposed to fly back. During that period, I had fully embraced the principles of the law of attraction. Every day, I practiced gratitude, repeated affirmations, visualized my goals, and deeply believed that the universe was working in my favor. I didn’t know how things would work out—I just trusted that they somehow would. Then came the day to book the return flight. I found a ticket back to Stockholm, a very expensive one—worth nearly ₹100,000 (about 1,200 USD). With faith and a hopeful heart, I completed the booking online. A confirmation email from the airline followed within minutes. It felt surreal. It was happening. But then something unexpected happened. Just ten minutes later, I received a message from my bank: the full amount had been refunded to my account. Confused, I started making calls. The bank confirmed that the transaction had been reversed by the airline. The booking website insisted that the booking was fine. The airline itself also said there was no issue. No one could explain what had happened. I had a confirmed ticket. I had traveled. But I was never charged. Somehow, I had gotten a free flight back to Stockholm. It’s been over four years since that day, but I still think about it often. None of the three parties—my bank, the booking site, or the airline—were able to provide an answer. But I didn’t need one. Because I already had mine: gratitude. This experience taught me something profound. When you’re truly grateful for what you have, the universe finds ways to surprise you. It might not always make sense on paper. It might even defy logic. But when your heart is open and thankful, magic can unfold in ways you never imagined. For someone else, it might have just been a system error. But for me, it was a sign. A confirmation that belief, gratitude, and a positive mindset can manifest real miracles. It may not have been the biggest lottery in the world, but it was the biggest one for me. A reminder that when you’re deeply aligned with the energy of abundance and appreciation, the universe listens. And sometimes… it sends you a free ticket home. 😍💐🌷🌼🪻🪷🪴🌸🌺🌻