In truth, there are very few accidents. Well sure, there are true accidents. Planes fall from the sky, people get sick, tragedies occur. Some of life, a very small percentage, is unpredictable. Mostly, though, life unfolds rather predictably.
Most people think it's all genetics and chance.
For example, many of us form relationships based on what we don't want. We make decisions based upon settling for the way things are. At least this isn't the worst job possible. I'll make the best of it. So, we recommend a course in silent observation.