Synchronicity is a concept introduced by analytical psychologist Carl J. Jung to describe events that coincide in time and appear meaningfully related, yet lack a discoverable causal connection. There is some evidence, however, that we can align with, even induce, the Power of Synchronicity.
I contend that all of the practices in this section potentiate or increase the likelihood of Synchronicity.
Practice
- The key is to hold or “plant” the intention of being open to something unexpected and wondrous happening.
- Some might argue that this is introducing a “bias” into the process, and this is true, but this bias is a choice to affirm or to say “yes” to life, with curiosity and wonder, as Albert Einstein himself lived his great life.
- When we continue with this Heart/Mind (Kokoro), something very strange, even miraculous starts to happen: everything appears to have a synchronous quality, even the smallest things become wonderful.
- Here is famous poem that expresses this sentiment:
AUDIO OF TEMPLE BELLS AND WATER
“I visited and returned; it was nothing special.
Mount Ro veiled in misty rain;
The Secco river at high tide.”