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What is
synchronicity?
The term synchronicity (literally: at the same time) was
coined by Carl Jung in 1930. He used the principle of synchronicity to explain the phenomena of meaningful
coincidence. Simultaneous events (physical and mental) which are causally
unconnected. Jung gives the example of a patient who is sharing a dream he had
involving a scarab. At the same moment, a scarab – a rare sight where Jung
lived – actually came flying into his room.
I think we have all experienced events at which we
might say, ‘What a coincidence!’
Sometimes significant events occur together, for example,
the stopping of a clock, might coincide with the death of someone. Sometimes
the occurrence of simultaneous events which have no causal relationship to one
another, seem of little or no significance; just a wink from the universe
reminding us that there is more between heaven and earth than meets the eye. At
other times, synchronicity can be considered
as signs of comfort, direction or guidance, regarding more or less
important decisions
Begg provides the following example of synchronicity
in relation to aiding guidance at times of decision making. When she went about
preparing to move, and go live in
Is it possible to
create synchronicity?
I don't think so. It seems more a case of experiences
haphazardly coming to us. But when we open ourselves up to such experiences, they
seem to occur more frequently.
Opening yourself to such ‘meaningful arrangements’ can
helped by:
1.
Recognising how special or significant it
is. Not diminishing it by viewing it as ‘simply
just a coincidence.’ E.g., in relation to Begg’s example, rather than say,
‘’that’s just the way Italians are’ and not see it as a sign, you could look
for another explanation, a deeper significance.
2.
Stopping
or stepping back from your own thinking now and then. It will enable you to
become more open to intuition and paranormal experiences.
3. Looking differently at normal things. Suppose you get irritated because a traffic light
turns red the moment you reach it. The fact that you get irritated says that
something is the matter. It may be a sign that you should slow down, or that
you'd better not go to the place you intended to go. When you are able to
appreciate the real significance you will experience a sense of relief; which
may well be the proof in the pudding.
4.
Being as spontaneous as you can. Having a sudden idea, or impulse to do/say something, act upon it as
soon as possible. This way of being offers the best opportunity of going along,
or in accordance with, the universe.
Litt.:
Ashok
Bedi:
Accidents &
Synchronicity: messages from the Soul
Deike Begg: Synchronicity, The Promise of Coincidence
Chiron Publications : August 2004:
Deepak Chopra: Coincidences
Elly Crystal: Synchronicity
Wayne Dyer: You'll see it when you believe it.
Wayne
Dyer: becoming
spiritual
Carl Jung: Synchronicity: A Causal Connecting Principle.
Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1955
Marianne Williamson: A return to love.
© Bert Hendriks, 2004