When events appear to fit together
perfectly in our lives it may seem at first that they are random
occurrences, things that are the result of coincidence. These
synchronous happenings, though, are much more than that, for, if we look
at them more closely they can show us that the universe is listening to
us and gently communicating with us. Learning to pay attention to and
link the things that occur on a daily basis can be a way for us to
become more attuned to the fact that most everything happens in our
lives for a reason -- even when that reason is not clear right away.
When we realize that things often go more smoothly than we can ever
imagine, it allows us to take the time to reflect on the patterns in our
lives. Even events that might not at first seem to be related to each
other are indicators that the universe is working with, not against, us.
This idea of synchronicity, then, means that we have to trust there is
more to our lives than what we experience on a physical level. We need
to be willing to look more closely at the bigger picture, accepting and
having confidence in the fact that there is more to our experiences than
immediately meets the eye. Being open to synchronicity also means that
we have to understand that our lives are filled with both positive and
negative events. Once we can recognize that one event is neither more
desirable nor better than the other -- they all have an overall purpose
in our lives -- then we are truly ready to listen to the messages the
universe gives us.
While we may not be able to see everything in our lives as being
synchronous, we can certainly use hindsight to be more aware of how the
universe guides us. This sense of wonder at the mysteries of the
universe and the interconnectedness present in our lives will help us
see our overall ways of being and will in turn make it easier to work
more consciously towards our spiritual evolution.(Daily OM)