The nature of synchronicity implies a dynamic, interactive experience, rather than something we can dissect and measure. Therefore, I think all 'evidence' of synchronicity is empirical. It comes as stories shared by friends and strangers alike and hopefully, stories of our own. I think it matters very little whether synchronous events can be proven by others....if they mean something to us is all that matters. Conceiving of the synchroniousness of events in our lives provides us with meaning; emotional and spiritual validity and perhaps even guidance.
I do think that, while we can make meaning and connections at any time, all around us, there are definitely times when the synchronicity of an event is so compelling that even if we were hesitant to do so before, we can not deny it inwardly (even if we continue to deny it outwardly).
I think that we can experience synchronicity in the short term, but also in the long term. A short term example of synchronicity would be thinking of a long lost friend who looks you up that very day. An example of a long term synchronicity would be moving far from home and meeting someone you later believe to be your 'soul mate'. I think these are similar because they are both based in the meaning we give to the events and how we experience them internally rather than what they may look like to an outsider.
A wonderful story about synchronicity and making meaning of things is THE ALCHEMIST.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
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