24 Of The Most Beautiful And Inspiring Things Ever To Come From A Fortune Cookie

When you get Chinese food, it's always exciting to crack open a fortune cookie at the end of your meal and find out what that little slip of paper will say about your life. Will it reveal something you never knew about yourself? Or will it give you a piece of advice? Perhaps it will even predict your future! Whether or not you actually believe that the messages inside fortune cookies truly mean anything, it's still fun to see what you'll find inside those sugary cookies. Sometimes, they even contain a tidbit that can brighten your whole day!

Many fortunes found in cookies are pretty generic, but every once in a while, you get one that's actually worth saving. We've shown you before that some seriously funny messages can be found inside fortune cookies, but humor isn't the only worthwhile thing you can pull out. In fact, this lucky old woman got the surprise of her life when her fortune revealed she'd be getting a grandchild! I've never gotten anything quite that amazing in a bag of Chinese takeout!

Take a look at these special messages found inside fortune cookies, and try to think if you've ever received any that made your heart soar. Number 6 really made me smile! Who knew that so much love and motivation could be found on such a tiny sheet of paper?

Make sure you SHARE these lovely fortunes with all your friends to brighten their day!

1. This reminder to look towards the future and learn from your past

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2. This important lesson about where happiness comes from

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3. This encouraging message

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4. These words about what is truly valuable

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5. This lesson about change and acceptance

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6. This beautiful metaphor

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7. This reminder to always keep trying

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8. This message about your own power

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9. This goofy yet inspirational phrase

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10. This reminder to always stay curious

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11. This message for change

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12. This fortune that's perfect to give to your best friend

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13. These very true words of encouragement

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14. This message about the importance of baby steps

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15. This optimistic viewpoint

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16. This pick-me-up that we all need sometimes

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17. This quote that will leave you unable to frown

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18. This message about stepping out of your comfort zone

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19. This reminder of how important it is to be there for your loved ones

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20. This inspiration to do something good

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21. This simple way to make everyone around you just a bit happier

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22. This message about the hidden power of kindness

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23. This advice to always be kind

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24. And this fortune that ALL of us hope to get one day

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Make sure you SHARE these special messages with everyone you know!