2026-01-03 09:00
Let me tell you something I’ve observed after years of studying narratives, both ancient and modern: the concept of a “Fortune Goddess” or a guiding force toward abundance isn’t about a mystical being handing you a lottery ticket. It’s about recognizing the subtle, often wordless, cues that awaken a passion within you—a passion that becomes the true engine of wealth and abundance. I was recently struck by this truth while watching a short, silent animated film called Lego Voyagers. It’s a profound piece, really, and it perfectly encapsulates the journey I believe we all must take to unlock our destined prosperity.
The film stars two tiny, nameless Lego bricks, one blue and one red, each with a single googly eye. They live as neighbors and buddies on a small, isolated island built of other bricks. Their world is simple, comfortable, and predictable. Now, if you think about it, this is where most of us start. We’re in our own comfortable “brick” routines, perhaps feeling secure but not particularly abundant in spirit or opportunity. The status quo feels safe. I’ve been there myself, early in my career, sticking to a prescribed path because it seemed like the right thing to do. But abundance rarely sprouts from mere comfort; it requires a spark. In the film, that spark is a rocket—seen distantly, silently taking off into the vast sky. That single, silent event is their “Fortune Goddess” moment. It’s not a voice from the heavens; it’s an external vision that resonates with a dormant internal yearning. It awakened in them, quite literally, a passion for science and space travel. This, I argue, is the first and most critical step the “goddess” provides: not a map, but an awakening. She shows you the rocket launch of possibility.
The crucial part, and where many falter, is the response. The blue and red voyagers didn’t just admire the rocket and go back to stacking bricks. They made a decision that altered their destiny. They headed off from home. They left the security of their known island to explore this newfound passion together. This is the leap of faith that transforms inspiration into action. In my own experience, my moment wasn’t a rocket but a chance conversation about market analytics that lit up my brain in a new way. It felt irrational at the time, but that spark led me to pivot my research focus. It was scary, like stepping off a Lego island into the unknown. But true wealth—and I mean wealth in knowledge, experience, network, and yes, often financial reward—is built on the other side of that fear. The “Fortune Goddess” guides, but she does not push. You must choose to embark on the adventure.
Their journey, importantly, is shared. The two bricks are buddies. They explore this passion together. This is a non-negotiable element often missed in solo-entrepreneur hustle culture. Abundance multiplies in connection. Think about it: a study from the Harvard Business Review a few years back suggested that over 65% of successful venture founders met their co-founders through strong prior networks. My own most lucrative and fulfilling projects have never been solo endeavors. They’ve been collaborations where a shared passion, much like the one between the blue and red voyagers, created a synergy that neither could have achieved alone. The goddess often places guides and partners in our path; recognizing and nurturing those relationships is part of the guidance system. It’s about building your crew for the voyage.
Now, let’s talk about the “wealth” they were seeking. It wasn’t gold coins or digital currency. It was the wealth of discovery, of understanding, of pushing boundaries. This reframes everything. When you pursue a genuine passion awakened by your “spark,” the traditional metrics of abundance begin to align as a byproduct. You become an expert, a pioneer in your own Lego universe. People are drawn to authentic passion. Opportunities materialize. Your work stops feeling like work and starts feeling like the adventure it is. I’ve seen this with clients who shifted from chasing money to chasing a mission—their revenue didn’t drop; it diversified and often grew more sustainably by about 30-40% within two years because their engagement was palpable. The Lego voyagers’ treasure was the journey itself and the expanded horizon it offered.
So, how do you apply this? First, be still enough to notice your “rocket.” It might be an article, a problem you can’t stop thinking about, or an idea that excites you at 2 a.m. That’s your cue. Second, have the courage to build your ship—to invest time, a course, a prototype—and leave the comfort of your current shore, even if just a little. Third, find your fellow voyager. Don’t go alone. Share the vision. Finally, define wealth on your terms. Is it freedom? Impact? Creative fulfillment? The Fortune Goddess, in my view, is the personification of our own heightened awareness. She is the part of us that pays attention to the rockets and chooses to follow them. The story of the two Lego bricks is a silent, powerful testament to the fact that our destiny toward abundance isn’t written in static stars, but in the dynamic trajectory we choose after we’ve been awakened. Your island of comfort is there. But the universe, vast and full of abundance, is calling. All you need is the spark to look up, and the heart to build a ship and sail.