Synchronicity: coincidence of events that seem to be meaningfully related…..
For a long time, I made light of the synchronicity that was happening in my life. I really started noticing it about 15 years ago, but I know now that it was there all along. Before that, I think that I wanted to believe it was mere coincidence…but the truth is, coincidence is very different. Coincidence is an occurrence of two or more events at one time, apparently by mere chance. I never believed the Universe runs on chance, so why didn’t I believe synchronicity was happening for a reason?
If we’re human, we learn throughout our lives. We can’t avoid it. I’ve always liked to called myself a "lifetime learner," because I like to learn new stuff, and have new experiences. If I get real, though, I have to acknowledge that we’re all lifetime learners, whether we want to be or not. Some of us just happen to believe that learning is what we’re here for.
A few years ago, I began to seriously wonder if all my classes, and books, and lectures could be an excuse for not settling into a real life purpose. Was being that perpetual student a sign that I would never discover my real purpose for being here?
When I started to really hunker down and question myself about things like running out of time, and wasting my life, synchronicity appeared, or maybe I finally just noticed it. It was showing up regularly, quietly at first, barely noticable. I was still able to call the surprises just coincidences, but I couldn’t ignore that I was getting too much evidence for this to be true. I was choosing to ignore what was irrefutable….I couldn’t deny that something very symbolic was happening in my life.
One day, I decided to list some of my interesting coincidences in my journal, with an extra added twist….I wanted to look for connection, and to ask for direction for what was happening, and why.…I had a sneaky suspicion that this had to do with my asking for my life purpose….and I promised to listen to the answers I received.
Suddenly, the synchronicity sped up and increased, and more and more of my life started to connect. I began journaling more, meditating more, praying more. I was asking for direction, and I was listening, and I was expecting to receive answers. Synchronicity had become a speed-dial for me. I was realizing how quickly I could connect to direction when I flipped the switch. That switch was asking, then listening, then receiving answers….and only I could make that connection, or not.
Today, I can’t imagine living without what I once referred to as coincidence. It is such a joy to know that when I connect and cooperate with direction, I have unbelievably wonderful experiences that I wouldn’t want to miss, and would never find on my own.
Pay attention to the synchronicity that shows up all around you….It shows up in the unexplained ways in which you accidentally connect to the people, or the support you need….in the perfect timing that leads you to a particular result….in the needs that are met when you believe they will be, and listen for direction. There are really no accidents. Our loving, creative Universe runs in divine order, perfect balance….and is always inviting you to tune in, and receive all the answers you need.
Pay attention….Ask for help…..Listen for answers…..Act in love.
Joy & Blessings, Carole xx
