--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'm taking opportunities as they come; I…" description: "\"I'm taking opportunities as they come; I really am. Not to get too sort of mystical, but I believe in fate. I believe when roles are presented to me in..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c4/audra-mcdonald-9650_believe_i-m-taking-opportunities-as-they-come-i_2196569.jpg" --- # I'm taking opportunities as they come; I really am. Not to… ![“I'm taking opportunities as they come; I really am. Not to get too sort of mystical, but I believe in fate. I believe when roles are presented to me in my life they're for a very specific reason, something for me to learn. And it's coming at the right time.” quote by Audra McDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c4/audra-mcdonald-9650_believe_i-m-taking-opportunities-as-they-come-i_2196569.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c4/audra-mcdonald-9650_believe_i-m-taking-opportunities-as-they-come-i_2196569.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9c4/audra-mcdonald-9650_believe_i-m-taking-opportunities-as-they-come-i_2196569.jpg) > “I'm taking opportunities as they come; I really am. Not to get too sort of mystical, but I believe in fate. I believe when roles are presented to me in my life they're for a very specific reason, something for me to learn. And it's coming at the right time.” [Audra McDonald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/audra-mcdonald/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Fate presents roles to teach specific lessons at the right moment. **In simple terms:** Fate gives you lessons at the right time. Key Takeaway Embrace opportunities as they arise. Themes destiny growth learning Mood reflective hopeful Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - career choices - relationships - spiritual practice Key Concepts life purpose timing personal development Questions to Reflect On - What lesson is this role teaching you? - How do you know the timing is right? 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