Synchronicity

I have always believed that everything we’re surrounded by is interconnected. Thus believing in signs, symbols and the ultimate cliche that everything in life happens for a reason. In fact I remember walking into a new age store a few years ago and asking a question from the lady behind the counter who ironically (given it IS a new age store and I would have thought THAT would be the ONE place in this modern age where people were encouraged to believe in such things) told me that “not everything needs to have a meaning or a reason. Somethings are just the way they are”. I remember smiling and nodding at her while a tiny part of me deep down inside screamed out she must be stark raving mad. (see post script). But as the years passed I did start to question my beliefs and even told myself quite often that not everything needed a connection to the bigger picture and I should not worry too much thinking about the little things. Perhaps this was my way of growing up and giving into the scientific theory of cause and effect, while doubting anything that cannot be explained by conveniently putting it in the “oh that was a coincidence” pile.

However a few months ago, when I was going through the process of seeing my life unravel itself, I came across an article that spoke of Synchronicity.The concept of synchronicity was first introduced by the Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and he describes it as  “temporally coincident occurrences of acausal events.”  In every day terms, this is the experience of two or more events that may seem casually related or unlikely to occur together by chance, but turn out to be occurring together in a meaningful manner. (One thing leading the way for another).

Of course I vaguely knew what it meant prior to my new revelation. But never quite believed in the depth of it until I was forced to slow down (or perhaps come to a complete stop) and re-evaluate my life path.. In short, at the beginning of the year I rekindled my friendship with my cousin, who then asked me to be her bridesmaid later on in the year. At her wedding I met an amazing man who made me realise I didn’t quite like where my life was heading and how I needed a complete change. I came back to my regular life and felt it didn’t fit at all, only to find out that my work contract was not being extended and I was given paid leave and benefits for an additional month, which then gave me the opportunity to see this man again and reassure myself that I had done the right thing by moving away from where I was and what I was doing previously.

I have come back home from my travels now and I am yet to figure out what I want. I know this isn’t the “and so they lived happily ever after” kind of story. Not yet anyway, because right now I am still figuring out where to from here. I know, I am given this time to rest, recharge and focus on what truly makes my heart sing. I am slowly learning to watch out for the signs which point me in the right direction and make maximum use of the opportunities presented to me. Some days it’s easier than others. But I think the most important thing is to truly believe in the mystery of synchronicity and trust that the direction in which the universe/God is pointing me is towards my highest good. (i.e. my happy ending)

p.s – I later found out that the lady from the new age store who had the little chat with me was prone to mental breakdowns. Love and light to her!!