Serendipity--Synchronicity--Synergy, Interconnectedness of Coincidences

Serendipity reflects the interconnectedness between seemingly random coincidences.  Synchronicity relates to the timing of the events and suggests that they are unlikely to occur together by chance. Both of these concepts tie into the "First Insight" in James Redfield's novel, Celestine Prophecy, and film.  Serendipity is also the theme of a romantic movie. 

Our lives have amazing interconnectedness.  When we experience seemingly random coincidences and connections, it is important to be open to explore the possibilities of both serendipity and synergy.

As we are more and more aware, no one exists in a vacuum.  Our lives touch each other--often in ways we do not consciously understand.  In the concept of chaos theory, the beating of wings of butterflies off the coast of Africa can produce hurricanes that hit the East coast of the United States. 

To bring serendipity and connection to the forefront, it is often important to talk with others about what is happening.  In two separate instances this week, I mentioned what I was doing with companies in two different cities and people who work out at the Delnor Wellness Center came forward and said that they, too, were connected with these companies.

Becoming aware of the synchronicity of events relies to tuning into both the interrelatedness of the events and the timing of the events.

Coincidence--Serendipity--Celestine Prophecy--Opening our Awareness--Goals and Intentions

I had a chance to go to downtown Chicago today and took a Metra train from La Fox to Ogilvie Transportation Center.  On the train ride, a person sat across from me--coming to the train from another stop along the way.  For about fifteen minutes prior to arrival in downtown Chicago we engaged in a conversation that made me remember some of the "insights" documented in James Redfield's Celestine Prophecy.

Coincidence and serendipity are some of the first "insights" James Redfield introduces in his book.  I had been trying to find some information regarding credit for prior military service in employment by the federal government.  The person sitting across from me was a U.S. Attorney and just celebrated his 31st anniversary in that position yesterday.

Not only was he able to answer the questions I could not get answers to yesterday, he was also able to give me insights into federal employment including two opportunities I have been working on for more than a month.

I took that train to be on time for my downtown meetings and had arranged to go with two friends who also had business in downtown Chicago.  Another part of the "coincidence" was that we all arrived at the train station early and took the 7:01AM train rather than the 7:16AM train.  Had we arrived a few minutes later we would have missed that opportunity.

I went downtown for two meetings.  My intention was to build business for myself during my visit to Chicago and my goals were to introduce some business relationships in these two meetings.  I was able to accomplish that intention and those goals.  Along the way I found out how to use my AT&T wifi service using my iPod Touch in downtown Chicago.

The very best part of my visit was the fifteen-minute conversation with the U.S. Attorney just before arriving in Chicago.  We were both open to chat and to share about ourselves.  This led to having my questions answered and having more insight into the government positions I am exploring.