One of the characteristics of the human brain is to make connections between things. This ability to make connections is significant to our ability to excel as a species. However, it has downside. Specifically, this tendency is the primary factor in our finding connections where none really exists. For example, primitive people believe that natural disasters are somehow related to human behavior. The volcano erupts to punish the behavior of those living in its shadow. The tsunami kills guided by the intelligence of a vengeful god. The job offer didn't manifest itself so "it was not meant to be." Prayer cures the deserving.
Part of understanding our perceptions is being aware of our "wiring". That awareness can save us from grasping at fantasies we use to explain the unexplainable random occurrences of life.
