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How to Wish Someone Good Luck

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When someone you care about is facing a challenge or concern, it's only natural to want to wish her luck. If just saying “Good luck!” doesn’t satisfy you, there are a whole range of options. Cultures through history have had different ways of expressing these wishes, from words and symbols to spells, tokens, and gestures, all of which can help you to strike the right note and give your best, sincere wishes for an auspicious outcome.

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Giving Encouraging Words

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Keep it simple – say ‘Good luck!” One of the best and simplest ways to wish someone luck is use that very phrase. “Good luck!” is straightforward, heartfelt, and almost impossible to get wrong.
- Make sure that you sound sincere. If said in the wrong tone, this phrase can be interpreted as sarcasm. So make sure that the person understands your sincerity when you express the sentiment.
- Some people dislike the phrase because, they feel, it carries a note of negativity. “Good luck” for them implies that you have little to do with your own success.^[1] Use the phrase at your discretion.
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Use another phrase. If you are dealing with someone who dislikes “Good luck!” or if you want a more creative English expression, there are other sayings that essentially mean the same thing. Try one of these depending on the situation.^[2]
- “Best of luck” or “hoping for the best” both carry the sentiment and are subtle variations.
- Crossing one’s fingers is often done to express a wish for luck, so you can also wish good luck by saying, “I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”
- Some actors feel that it is bad luck to say “Good luck!” before a performance. For this reason, it is traditionally better in the situation to “break a leg,” which refers to taking a bow at curtain call.^[3]
- While not an exact match, people sometimes borrow the phrase “May the force be with you” from Star Wars to wish people luck with a challenging task.
- Other English variants include, “Knock them dead!” “You’ll do great,” or “Blow them away!”^[4]
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Express yourself in another language. English is not the only language that has expressions for “Good luck,” of course. One way to stay fresh is to wish someone luck in a foreign language. This works especially well if the other person speaks that language or has some connection to its culture.^[5]
- In Spanish, wish someone “¡Buena suerte!” Both “Viel Glück!” and “Alles Gute!” can be used to express well wishes in German, while “Bonne chance!” works in French.
- In Italian, try “Buona fortuna!” or “In bocca al lupo!”
- “Jūk néih hóuwahn” (祝你好運) is the Cantonese Chinese way of wishing luck, while “Gokoūn o inorimasu” (ご幸運を祈ります) is the formal way to wish good luck in Japanese. “Ganbatte ne” (頑張ってね) is the informal expression.
- Wish someone luck in Greek with “kalí tíhi” (Καλή τύχη). “İyi şanslar” or “Bol şans!” work in Turkish.
- "Saubhāgya" (सौभाग्य) is the Hindi way of wishing good luck. In Arabic, try “Bi’t-tawfiq!”

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Using Good Luck Charms, Offerings, and Spells

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Choose a charm from the natural world. Most good luck charms and symbols are derived from objects in nature. Give the actual object itself when possible, or look for a visual representation of that charm when you are unable to use the charm itself.
- Four leaf clovers are rarer than their three-leaf cousins and therefore lucky. The first leaf symbolizes “faith,” the second symbolizes “hope,” the third symbolizes “love,” and the fourth symbolizes “luck.”^[6]
- Acorns represent good luck, youthfulness, prosperity, and spiritual growth. The Norse once placed acorns on their windowsills to protect a house against lightning.
- Rainbows are considered lucky for several reasons. Many cultures see them as bridges or paths used by spirits. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, God created the rainbow as a promise to never again destroy the world with a flood.
- Some people believe that amber – that is, fossilized tree sap, brings good luck, balances emotions, and eliminates fear.^[7]
- Stars are often used to symbolize luck because many ancient cultures believed that one’s fortunes could be predicted and controlled by stars. Shooting stars are especially lucky.
- Small bamboo plants known as “lucky bamboo” are often kept for the sake of longevity and strength. Bamboo is fast-growing and resilient, which is why it is a symbol of strength in Chinese culture.^[8]
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Choose a symbol from the animal kingdom. There are a few animals specifically tied to the idea of luck or various applications of luck. Try using one of these to express your wishes to a person. Additionally, there are certain parts of various animals that are considered lucky.
- The rabbit’s foot is a popular choice, for example. Rabbits were considered lucky since they were associated with spring, the season of new life. Since the back feet touch the ground ahead of the front feet, they are considered especially lucky.^[9]
- Some people think that wishbones from a turkey or chicken grant wishes when broken in two. The person who gets the bigger half is the one who can make a wish – just don’t tell anyone! The wish won’t come true if you share it.
- Goldfish are symbols of prosperity, wealth, wisdom, power, longevity, and peace. They are also one of the eight symbols of Buddha, and are thus symbolic of fertility and harmony.
- Dolphins are symbols of luck and protection, as well. This comes from the belief of ancient sailors, who would see dolphins around their ships when they neared land.
- The “maneki-neko” or “beckoning cat” is a specific cat figure in Japan believed to usher in good fortune and wealth.^[10]
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Use a made-made charm. Not every good luck charm comes entirely from the natural world. There are also some that are made by human hands. Many of these charms are easier to give than nature-based charms, so consider one when you want to express your hopes of good luck.
- For example. horseshoes are sometimes hung inside homes to protect the household and usher in good fortune. Originally these were made by blacksmiths, which was considered a lucky trade.^[11]
- Coins, for instance, are considered lucky in many cultures. The exact coin you need for luck can vary, however. In the United States it is usually the “lucky penny,” particularly those that you find facing heads up. In Britain, it was the sixpence coin.^[12]
- Three keys kept together symbolize the keys of health, wealth, and love.
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Think in religious terms. Some religions have symbols related to good luck. While these symbols may have greater significance than mere charms, they are sometimes used to express sentiments dealing with well wishes. If you or the individual you are wishing luck has a tie to one of these traditions, a religious symbol might be a good idea.
- For example, dream catchers figure in some Native American spiritual beliefs and are supposed to keep evil from entering dreams while you sleep.
- The “Laughing Buddha” or Pu-Tai is used in Chinese culture to symbolize happiness, health, abundance, and contentment.^[13]
- While a cross primarily serves as a symbol of faith for Christians, it served in ancient times as a token of good luck and protection. Some Christians today also use medals, statues, and similar representations of saints to express an earnest desire for protection or guidance in a certain area of life (usually the one under the saint’s patronage).^[14]
- Remember to be careful about giving a religious symbol. People often feel strongly about faith, and could take offense if given one in the wrong spirit. For example, a Christian might gladly accept a cross with wishes that “God bless you.” But they might be offended if told that the cross is for “good luck.”
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Cast a luck spell. Some religious traditions believe that spells and incantations can grant good fortune. For example, there are a number of appropriate magical spells in Wicca, which draws on ancient European pagan beliefs. If you are comfortable with the idea – and your recipient is, as well – you might try one of these spells.^[15]
- The Wiccan good luck spell involves oil and a black candle. With a drop of oil on its tip, move your finger up and down the candle while visualizing the person’s fortune and good luck and chanting, “Black candle, turn X’s luck around / Let prosperity and joy abound.”
- Another spell can be said before bed. With a candle and pen and paper, write your wish clearly on the paper and then put the paper underneath the candle. Then clear your mind. Light the candle and concentrate on what you want to come true – good luck for your friend – and visualize it.
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Give the gift of food. There are even a few foods that can be used to express good luck. Give one of these foods to the person in question or cook them a meal using one or more of these foods.^[16]
- Long noodles are eaten in various Asian countries to bring a long life, but know that you can’t break the noodles before they reach your mouth.
- Black-eyed peas are eaten in the southern Unities States, where, traditionally, they are the first food eaten in the New Year for good luck.^[17]
- Cabbage is connected to luck, especially of a monetary nature, since the green resembles paper money. This is especially true in Germany, Ireland, and parts of the United States.^[18]
- Lentils look similar to coins and are thus eaten for good fortune in parts of Italy.
- Pomegranates are connected to abundance and fertility in Mediterranean countries, like Turkey.
- Fish is considered lucky in parts of North America, Asia, and Europe since fish "swim forward" toward new goals. They also swim in large schools, so they represent abundance.^[19]

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Making Other Gestures of Good Luck

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Send a card. One of the easiest ways to express your wishes is to give the person in question a greeting card. Greeting cards typically have their own “good luck” messages written inside, but you can express more personalized wishes in a blank card, as well.
- Personalize the message by expressing your wishes in further detail or by saying “good luck” with another saying or in another language.
- If words are not enough for you, consider taping a small good luck charm—a penny, a four leaf clover, etc.—to the inside of the card.
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Give a box or jar of good luck. Some people that jar or boxes filled with spices, herbs, or symbols can “attract” good luck. Fill a container with small, inexpensive tokens and give it to the person to whom you want to express your wishes. In essence, you are handing over a care package of luck.
- The package can include an excess of one symbol or a variety of several. For instance, you could hand someone a jar of shiny pennies to wish him or her luck. Alternatively, you could pack a small box with a lucky bamboo plant, three skeleton rings looped on the same key-ring, a plush dolphin toy, a few star decals, and a few acorns—or any other assortment of symbols.
- Herbs that go well in these jars include chamomile, clover, dandelion, mistletoe, rose hips, sandalwood, spearmint, anise, and thyme.^[20]
- If giving small trinkets or herbs does not appeal to you, write out your wishes on slips of paper and tuck them into a jar. You can then give this jar to those needing a bit of extra luck. Instruct them to open it and draw out a slip whenever they need a dose of well wishes. Write different expressions meaning “good luck” on each slip.
- Similarly, you can write your own specific wish on each slip. Vary these expressions, as well.
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Make use of products that already use the concept of luck. A cute, whimsical way to wish someone good luck is to send them a product with “luck” in the name or description.
- One of the easiest, most inexpensive examples is the “Lucky Charms” cereal.
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Give a charm bracelet or piece of jewelry. Since many good luck symbols are difficult to give in their true forms, jewelry manufacturers tend to use these symbols and their likenesses in metal charms. You can give a piece of jewelry with a single charm on it or give a charm bracelet adorned with many symbols of luck.^[21]
- Birthstones are also considered lucky, so giving someone an accessory with his or her birthstone is another way to wish good luck.
- For someone who doesn't wear jewelry, you could still give an accessory—like a key chain—with a symbol of luck attached to it.
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Ward off bad luck. Some gestures, while not exactly wishing good luck, try to ward off misfortune. These are called “avoidant actions” and, some people think, are effective ways to ensure neutral or good luck. Studies show that they really do bring people peace of mind.^[22]
- One avoidant action is to “knock on wood.” Knock on a nearby piece of wood is meant to avoid “tempting fate” – that is, jinxing an observation about one’s fate or a desired outcome.
- Throwing salt over one’s left should plays on the association of salt with lies and treachery. It is supposed to “blind” the devil waiting behind you.^[23]
- Keeping your fingers crossed, as said, is another way that people “avoid” undesired outcomes.

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If just saying “Good luck” doesn't cut it, try giving someone a good luck symbol, like a rabbit’s foot, a wishbone, a four leaf clover, or a horseshoe. If you want to say “Good luck” to someone who doesn't speak English, you have tons of options! For Spanish, say “Buena suerte.” Say “Good luck” in German with the phrase “Alles Gute,” and in French with the phrase “Bonne chance!” Try “Gokoūn o inorimasu” for Japanese, or “Bi’t-tawfiq!” in Arabic. You can also send someone a personalized good luck card. For more good luck gifts and additional languages, read on!

Wish someone well definition is - to hope that someone does well or succeeds.

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Every language has its own phrases, words, and idioms to wish people good luck. In English, even though some expressions are used more often than others, there are many different idiomatic expressions used to wish good luck that you should learn.

The idiomatic expressions are mainly used in their contracted forms. Among the most used expressions to wish the best of luck to someone are:

Good luck!

Break a leg!

Knock ‘em dead!

Blow them away!

Best of luck!

You’ll do great!

Fingers crossed!

Let’s look at the context in which these expressions to wish “good luck” are used in English.

Good Luck

In English, the most simple and common way to wish someone luck and the best for the future is by saying “good luck.” This idiom can be used both in formal and informal situations as it is quite generic.

Well, good luck to you all.

Anyway, good luck with Anna.

I’m guessing he’s not wishing her good luck.

Break a leg!

This expression literally means what it says, but, although it might seem weird, it’s a good way to wish someone the best of luck. This way of wishing someone luck in English is very common in the film industry, where, out of superstition, the expression “good luck” is not used. Here are some examples that use this expression:

Break a leg! Darling, you’ll be fabulous!

Big audition tomorrow, wish me luck!Break a leg!

I know you can do it! Break a leg!

Knock ‘em dead!

“Knock ‘em dead” is the contracted form of “knock them dead,” which literally means“kill them.”While it may sound morbid, it is actually an informal way to wish good luck that can be used in many different situations, especially when you want to encourage someone.

Go down and you knock ‘em dead, okay?

Knock ‘em dead, Ron!

Knock ‘em dead in L.A.!

Blow them away!

This idiom is similar to the previous one and is quite informal. It’s figurative meaning is “Impress them!” while it literally translates as “Shoot them!”

Your ability to negotiate will blow them away.

Go and blow them away!

Our team spirit will blow them away!

Best of luck!

The expression “best of luck” is very similar to the expression “good luck.” “Best of luck” is an expression than can be used in both formal and informal situations.

Wish you the best of luck, dear!

Best of luck in future endeavors.

I wish you all the best of luck, boys.

You’ll do great!

Another way to wish someone “good luck” and to encourage them is by using the expression “You’ll do great,” which shows your faith in what they can achieve.

I’m sure you’ll do great!

You’ll do great here in Los Angeles.

You’ll do great!

Fingers crossed!

In this case, we are dealing with an idiom used in many countries, that is based in superstition. This wish of good luck and a message of encouragement is used mostly in informal situations.

I got a bid in, so finger crossed!

Keep your fingers crossed that we come back.

I have to do the test, so fingers crossed!

As you can see, in English there are various ways of saying “good luck,” with both formal and informal expressions that show a positive attitude towards others. When used in the correct way, these expressions send sincere messages of encouragement and enthusiasm to their recipients.Do not hesitate to use them, positive energy is contagious!

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All The Best Wishes

All The Best Messages

Every person has some special days in his life. So the person you are close with must be wished by you on their special days. All the best wishes and all the best messages are there for you to wish your loved ones and your family. You can wish anyone for their exams or tests. These All The Best Wishes can also be used for someone who is going on a journey or going for studies. Wish them with beautiful All The Best Wishes. By wishing someone on any event of wishing the best of luck means that the person means a lot to you and has importance in your life. Sending All The Best Wishes is also a good way of showing your concern.

You can use these messages in different ways. Sending messages in the morning on phone is a good way. Using social media for All The Best Wishes can also be done. You just need to pick up a messages of your choice and wish best of luck to your friends or loved ones. You can also wish best of luck for the future to your friend or family members. Say good luck in a unique way using these messages.

All The Best Wishes

We have a wonderful collection of All The Best Wishes. Here is a collection of All The Best Wishes for your friends, family members and loved ones:

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Happiness in life is not permanent so when you have happy moments in life, enjoy it to the limits and forget every sadness. Wish you all the best for coming days

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I wish you the best of luck for every exam of life. May you get success on every step.

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I wish you a very good luck for what you have planned in life. May your all the plans work out. Best of luck for every coming test of life.

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I wish you a very good luck for all you life. May you get all your desires and may you get success on every single step. I wish you the best of luck.

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So happy for your success and I hope that you get success at every point. May your all desires be completed and all the dreams come true. I wish you a very good luck for your present and your future. May your life be filled with the happiness and all the sadness eliminate from your life.

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The most important thing to get success in life is to have faith on yourself. So have faith on yourself and be happy all the life. Never lose faith and I wish you a successful life. Best of luck my friend.

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I pray for you that you get courage to face all the problems in life and may your all the problems be solved easily. I wish you a very happy life ahead with no problems and sadness. Keep smiling and have a wonderful life.

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Change your direction when the world stands against you. Never lose faith from yourself and face all the problems with smile on your face. Best of luck for life and may you have a wonderful life with happiness all the way.

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Forget your problems, sadness and worries and wake up fresh with happiness and new hopes. I wish that you get all the hopes completed and may you have no problem in your life. I wish you best of luck for the future.

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May you always get what you want and may you be at the right place. I wish you a very good luck for the future and may you have a wonderful life with no worries.

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Luck is one of the most amazing things in this world but some people do not have it much. Today I wish you the best of luck for your life. May you have a wonderful and awesome life ahead with no worries.

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Luck is something that you need every single moment of your life. You must have a good luck for a good life because without luck, life is black and white. Luck brings so many colors to life and makes life colorful. May you have a good luck in your entire life.

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All people in this world are born with luck but not all the people have discovered it. I wish you best of luck for finding your luck and making your life amazing and happy.

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Please remember one thing that no matter whatever you do and wherever you go, I will always be there to support you and to stand by your side. And I will wish you the best of luck every time.

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Luck is everywhere in the world but you have to search for it. Once you find it, then it will never leave you. Best of luck for finding your luck and having a good life with no tensions and worries.

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I wish you a very happy life ahead in which you do not need to worry about anything. May you get all the thing you want in life. Best of luck to you my friend.

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You need luck on every single step of life. Luck is needed to survive, but also skills. Luck is needed to do crazy things in life but you have to be crazy for this. So I wish you lots of luck for every single step. May you have an awesome life ahead.

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Luck is very important in life. All you need in life is luck. Rely on the luck and faith and you will never fail in every condition. Luck and faith will help you to succeed in life.

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Life is not perfect but you can make it perfect yourself. All you need to make your life perfect is love, happiness, laughter and lots of luck. I wish you the best of luck for a perfect life with happiness all the way.

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They say that you need oxygen to live. But I believe that there are some other things without which life will be so difficult. Those important things are love, happiness and most importantly Luck. Luck is very important to survive in life. I wish you the best of luck for all your life. May you have a great life ahead.

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Never stop believing in yourself. Never think of quitting in life. You can do everything and you can get through every problem if you don’t quit and if you have belief on yourself. I will always be there for you to help you out whenever you need me and I will stand beside you every time. Wishing you the best of luck for the future.

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Be prepared for any kind of tasks every time. Always believe in yourself. If you follow these two thing than you will surely get success in every field on life. I hope that you win each task and you have a very happy life. Have a best of luck for all your life.

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Never ever think of quitting. Think about winning and you will win for sure. Keep on running and struggling and then there is no force that can stop you from getting success in life. Have courage and belief in yourself and the go ahead and face every problem with all the courage. Then nothing can stop you from winning. Best of luck to you my friend.

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My prayers and best wishes are always with you. May you have a very good luck. You can make your future bright and shinning when you will believe in yourself and never think of quitting. Good luck for all the life.

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All The Best Wish

You may be hurt sometimes, you may fail and lose sometimes. You may not get what you want, but never stop thinking good and struggling. By struggles, you will get everything you want. This is the real success. I wish you good luck for your tasks.

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Success is never permanent and it comes to only those people who try try again and who do not wait and hesitate. It comes to those people who are ready to do anything. I wish you the best of luck. May you have a successful life ahead.

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Success may be for sometime but what you have achieved will always be yours and will stay with you forever. Work hard to achieve things, it may take your time today but you will cherish it tomorrow. Good luck to you dear.

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Actions are much more important than dreams in order to achieve something really great. You must have a proper plan for how to achieve it. And the most important thing is that you must believe yourself that you can do it. I wish you good luck for all the things you have to achieve.

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Yes, no perfect life is there. But it can be made perfect by having lots of perfect moments and celebrating them. Best of luck dear

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You will meet many people in life who will hate you much. But you have to stand strong and straight and you have to be yourself. Define yourself with how strong you stand at that time. Good luck, have a happy life.

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Being failure or loser is totally up to you. Just remember one thing that the failure is a defeat for the loser and it is nothing less than inspiration for the winners. Get inspired from your failure and get success next time. I wish you the best of luck and may you be winner every time in life.

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Wishing you strength to face every problem, joy and happiness to enjoy your wonderful life, love to make life beautiful, talent to make life good and worth living, and a very happy life. Best of luck my dear.

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They say that successful people are those who dream big, but I believe that they not only believe but their actions are more important in their success. They do hard work to get their desires and to change their dreams into a reality. I wish you strength and a good luck in life.

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If your good luck is with you, all the good things happens to you in life. You get happiness, friends, love and success in life. Best of luck to achieve your desires.

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Wish You All The Best Quotes and Messages

All the best wishes on your wedding! You finally did it!

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Best wishes on your new apartment! Enjoy every minute there!

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Happy birthday! Sending all the best wishes to you!

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Sending wishes of joy and love on your engagement news! The day has finally come!

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Graduation is no joke! All the best wishes for your future!

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There are days to celebrate, and your B-Day is one of them! All the best wishes on this day!

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You’ll get to be a bride and that’s a magical experience! Wishing you all the best on your special day!

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May love color your world forever! All the best wishes on your new baby!

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Great love stories do happen! Sending nothing but best wishes to you both!

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Best wishes on your retirement! Today starts the rest of the good life!

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I hope your new home is filled with love and adventure! All the best wishes to your whole family!

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A love like your is hard to find. All the best wishes on your marriage, I hope your spark burns forever!

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Congratulations and all the best wishes on your birthday!

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Best wishes at your new job! Remember, good things come to those who wait!

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This is your day – enjoy it! Best wishes on your birthday!

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Well Wishes Sayings and Quotes

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How to wish someone well

in a way that will blow your life wide open

by Danielle LaPorte

We’ve all been hurt. Screwed over. Taken for granted. Unseen.

And once we untangle our hearts and egos from those painful interactions, sometimes we can still manage to send someone positive vibes.

Harm done, but okay. Everyone did their best. Onward. I wish them well. And even though you’d never commune or collaborate with that person ever again, you really mean it.

But how deep does your well wishing run?

Your secret inner dialogue might run something like this:

I hope you’re happy, but not happier than me, because that would seem unfair. I mean, I do a lot of personal work and I took the high road on this one.

I wish you success… but not such huge success that you’d forget how valuable I was to your life/business/project, and how much of a ponce/loser/ingrate you were to me in the end. So be successful, but don’t become so wildly successful that I might actually envy you someday.

Even tho’ you broke my heart, I really hope you find true love — but not more blissed-out than you were with me, and certainly not more ecstatic than what I want to be with my next love.

Of course I want you to be happy. But don’t ever forget how much of a jerk you were to me, because I can forgive you, but if you forgive you than you’d be missing a real opportunity for personal growth. Buster.

HOW TO HEAL WITH YOUR WELL-WISHING:

We can take well-wishing further — into transformative love, somewhere in the realm of the seemingly unreachable unconditional love — agape. The love Christ spoke of. The love that liberates.

Wish someone well as if you had the power to make their greatest dreams come true.

As if every wish that you extended to them was a certainty because you had the power to make it so.

Wish someone well as if you were their personal angel dispensing inevitable fortunes on them.

Wish someone the very same happinesses, freedoms, and fulfillment that you’re wishing for yourself.

Cast your wishes like you have an unlimited supply of magic to bestow.

There’s more where that came from.

This kind of loving can be excruciating. You might have to face your own sadness and empty places as you wish for another’s sadness and emptiness to be lifted. You will have to acknowledge your interconnectedness, which is particularly difficult when you are moving on. You will have to face your disappointment head on — and what you see might burn your eyes.

You will have to convert bitter resentment into bestowed blessings — and this is no less than spiritual alchemy.

And baby, you gotta train hard for this kind of loving, because on the other side is where real freedom lives. Where love flows — endlessly.

If you wish.

Danielle LaPorte

is one of the most popular female bloggers on the web—giving sermons on life, love, and consciousness. She’s the author of The Desire Map, The Firestarter Sessions, and co-author of Your Big Beautiful Book Plan with Linda Sivertsen.