a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

Do you ever feel like you missed your opportunity for success?  There was always that thing you were going to do, but something else got in the way.  Maybe you dropped out of college because you played too much ping pong and now you've been passed over for a promotion.  Maybe you missed the deadline for a contest and feel like that was going to be your big break.  Or maybe you put off calling a friend and now it's been 10 years since you've had a conversation.
Life is full of opportunities and the choice is yours to jump onboard or let it pass you by.  Some opportunities are worth missing but sometimes not taking a chance leads to regret and a bunch of "what ifs" and "if onlys."
What if the next time you see your grandparent you sit down and really listen to their story?  What if you apply for that job even if change is scary?  What if you try something new on the menu?  Pick a new vacation spot?  Sign up for aerobics class?  If it doesn't work out, at least you'll have a story to tell.
It's a new year.  Make the most of it by going with your instinct and making the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
You have a purpose in life that only you can fill and the only way to find it is to open a few doors and take a few chances.