Life is Talking to You
Have you heard of Synchronicity? It is a concept that was coined by the psychiatrist Carl Jung. He used the term to describe those “meaningful coincidences” that occur to us – the ones that feel like they reflect a deeper meaning personally, revealing a non-casual ordering within the universe as we know it.
I see these all the time. It’s like when I’m thinking about a specific book I want to read, and then suddenly three different people mention it to me in one week. Or that feeling of dreaming about a specific symbol, like a rabbit, and then encountering one in reality the next morning. Or that moment in a run when I am thinking of stopping and then the perfect song comes up in the playlist to keep me going just one more song. These occurrences are not just merely “random.” They are moments where your inner experiences coincide perfectly with your reality.
How to Spot a “Sync”
I’ve learned to keep my eyes open for:
- Repetitive numbers (11:11, anyone?)
- Songs on the radio or on your random playlist that hit “just right” for exactly what you’re going through.
- A specific animal appearing unexpectedly.
- Thinking of someone and then getting a text or call from them.
- Missing someone and finding a penny or dime on the sidewalk.
- Feeling frantic and then you just get a whiff of a smell that brings you comfort.
- That moment a stranger says something to you that brings a whole level of calm to you out of nowhere.
- Hitting every green light on the way
- Finding that change you forgot in a coat
- Thinking about something then finding a few people who bring it up to you that week
The “Request a Sign” Experiment
Anyone can inspire synchronicity. Simply ask the universe, your intuition, or your guides for a specific sign to confirm you are on the right path. It might take more than once, but ask and then wait for an answer to appear.
Recording the Magic
You would be amazed by how often these signs and syncs happen to you! Next time you are at the dollar store or scrolling online, pick up a cheap notebook and start a Sync Log. Record every time you recieve one of these signs or syncs. Whenever you are feeling doubtful or discouraged by life, turn back and look through it to see how the universe has been talking to you all along.
The Pivot Lesson
Don’t waste time hunting for signs. Just remain open to receiving them. As my Kokum used to say, The Universe, the Creator, are always talking – we just don’t always listen. So be open.”
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