Have you ever experienced a series of coincidences that helped you solve a problem that came up in your life? Chances are, this series of coincidences that had deep meaning for you were actually an example of synchronicity.
This concept was developed by psychiatrist Carl Jung and defines the symbolic relationship between a set of events, so, instead of interpreting that many related events are just coincidences, they would be important signs for us, and that they are part of the same context.
But is everything that happens to us that seems like a coincidence really a case of synchronicity? What differentiates a signal from a coincidence? How is it possible to interpret the messages we receive? Learn more about it below!
What are synchronicities?
According to Carl Jung's theory, synchronicities occur when two or more events happen simultaneously and have meaning for a person, being related to each other.
To better understand how this concept applies, imagine the following example: a man needs to take a plane trip for work, however, before boarding, one of his children feels bad, which leads him to cancel the trip. Then the newspapers announce that that plane has crashed.
As a result of this series of events, the man realizes that he needs to be more present for his family, and that it is better to put work on the back burner. As there was a reflection from two simultaneous and related events, it is a synchronicity.
Why do synchronicities happen?
Synchronicities are events that occur all the time, just because everything that exists is connected to something bigger, which already knows everything that will happen, but we are not always aware of these signals that are sent, or because we think that everything is just a coincidence or because we are not open to these revelations, but by living life without these restrictions, we are able to better connect to the Universe.
Differences between signs and coincidences
If you're wondering what the difference between signs and coincidences is, you've already taken the first step to noticing synchronicities in your life. This is because what differentiates a sign from a coincidence is the attribution of meaning to an event.
In the example we gave earlier, if the man who needed to travel by plane had not reflected on the events that occurred and taken action, they would only be coincidences, after all they did not provoke any marked or reflexive feelings.
On the other hand, as that man understood the meaning behind each event and underwent a transformation after that revelation, all that was a sign, that is, the difference between signs and coincidences is in the interpretation that a person has about the events that occur in her life.
How to identify the signals of the Universe?
Identifying the signs of the Universe is a simple task. For that, you need, first of all, to open yourself to this knowledge. The more you focus only on the tangible world, on the things we can see, the harder it will be to recognize what lies between the lines of your existence.
You must recognize, therefore, that there is a force greater than all of us, which knows the events that can befall us. From there, you must develop your intuition, as the Universe will often use it to send you a signal.
In this way, you will identify the signs of the Universe while listening more to your feelings and developing reflections on what is happening in your life. Above all, understand that nothing happens by chance, and that we can always learn a lesson from the events that hit us.
Tips for taking advantage of signals
As you open yourself up to the signs the Universe has to offer you, find out in what ways you can take advantage of each of them:
1) Keep an open mind
You will only notice a sign if you keep an open mind to this kind of revelation, so avoid finding answers to everything, because the quest for knowledge must be limitless. Believe that the Universe is communicating with you and that what appears to be a coincidence could be a sign.
2) Reflect on the events
In order for a series of events to stop being a coincidence and become a sign, you must reflect on it. So start thinking about what has happened in your life, about the consequences of your choices and about how you feel about facts that took you by surprise.
3) Open up to transformations
In addition to reflecting on the events of your life, you must take action based on what you are feeling when thinking about them, so it is essential that you open yourself to transformations. Change what you feel is not going well, look at your life in a different way. Take advantage of opportunities to evolve!
4) Be humble
When we collect too many certainties about life, we lose our humility. The signs of the Universe can only be taken advantage of if you recognize that you don't know everything and there is always something to learn, so learn! Interpret the lessons that life offers you and don't be afraid to admit that you're wrong about something.
5) Exercise your intuition
Listening to your intuition is one way to take advantage of signals from the Universe. That's because this invisible force will also communicate with you in an invisible way, through feeling. If you have a feeling that something might go wrong, or that everything will go right, listen up! Not all the answers we seek are in logic.
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From each information presented, you are already able to understand when the Universe is sending you a signal and when everything is just a coincidence. Take advantage of this knowledge to connect with the energies that surround you daily, using all of them to your advantage!
