Synchronicity

 Canadian National Exhibition

 Sand Sculptures

 A serendipitous realization

 Lighted up view from our window

 Sheraton's beautiful Oasis

Vintage Louis Vuitton baggage

In an effort to find answers, we search for signs to show that we are on the right path. Whether we’re seeking empiphanies to our religions, figuring ways to disembark from Robot land, or planning our travels, we look to the universe for those little moments where the stars align. In a discussion over this matter, my friend introduced me to the idea of Synchronicity which is “the experience of two or more events, that are apparently causally unrelated or unlikely to occur together by chance, that are observed to occur together in a meaningful manner”. Living in a world that is so dispersed with symbols and signs, we tend to associate meaning with small or large coincidences. These signs are of hope that there is something bigger than ourselves, signs that we live in a villa of magical serendipitous occasions.

But how much control do we have over these synchronicity moments? Do we create them by only seeing what we want to see?

When we are actively searching for signs, we compare our thoughts and feelings to external events. Searching for specific signs may in itself be a case of selective perception as we tend to interpret meanings in ways that allows the universe to unfold as we want it to. My belief is that when you exude positivity, the universe will find a way to feed off of your energy. As for signs, this weekend gave me plenty of lucky stars. There were moments that seemed quite serendipitous. In addition, by simply narrowing in on certain positive outside events, I was rewarded with a cyclic cause and effect of karmic energy. My vacation mode was in full swing with the tapestry of rewarding events, the savouring of moments, amusing conversations with good company, enjoyable entertainment, and little-girl giddiness. It was a great way to end and remember Toronto.

Yours,

P. xo.