serendipity

noun3

1. •
   The phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognition.

   • After I got here, in the first lockdown, my mum suddenly passed. It was the week of my final interview with the Mayor. It is serendipity that I am here when my dad really needs me. — 2020
2. •
   An unsought, unintended or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery or learning experience that occurs by accident.

   • Serendipity is when you find things you weren't looking for because finding what you are looking for is so damn difficult. — 2007
3. •
   The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.