One of my favorite sayings is “There are no coincidences.”
And, at least for me, it’s not just a saying, it’s a way of thinking.
The things of this world are interconnected in ways we may never fully be able to understand. Like a well-written symphony, the many parts of what we see in front of us are intertwined with connections we cannot see.
And so, when by chance, certain events occur, whether they be good or bad, they are meant to be. I like to think of it in positive terms, darkness coming to light.
Here’s an articled that attempts to explain:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/connecting-coincidence/201607/there-are-no-coincidences