Synchronicity was defined by Jung, years ago as "meaningful coincidences." The academic definition is: "The simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible casual connection."
I believe fully in the idea of synchronicity.
How is it that we've come to expect perfection in our lives, in an imperfect world? How is it that we have come to believe we can control everyone and everything? It's kind of silly when you think of it, trying to control what we have no power or will over. Or being disappointed when life does not manifest in the way we imagine it will. What can we do to let go of our need to perfect, expect and control?
Success is a wide spectrum and we all have different placeholders on that spectrum at any given time. What I see as damaging is when people cannot recognize that they are already a success where there are. Inevitably a person's success will amplify over time no doubt; if they are putting in the work and staying focused on what they want to accomplish. At times it is difficult to recognize success in the simplicity of life. We have to be mindful and acknowledge the simple success of getting up, helping someone, finishing a degree, getting married, having a life long committed partnership, raising children, being a good friend, volunteering, helping the poor, listening to a friend in need, providing process...
Maya Angelou used to say that words were things that stick to the walls and our shoes and in our hair. She would often remind us that we should choose our words with intention, with purpose and with kindness—especially in speaking to ourselves. So let’s talk language and the power of words. Language is a critical part of our lives. It’s how we connect, it's how we emote, it’s how we influence others, it’s how we convey when something isn’t right. Language and words are constantly flowing through our inner dialogue. In our heads—all day, everyday. As of recent I’ve been seeing the word “broken” being thrown around as a blanket statement to cover how we evolve...
