Signs

Synchronicity or Coincidence?

How to tell the difference between meaningful patterns and random chance.

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The useful definition

Synchronicity is a meaningful coincidence. The meaning comes from you. Coincidence is a random alignment. Both happen all the time.

The better question

Instead of asking “was that a sign?” ask “is this useful to act on?” If noticing the pattern nudges you toward action, it is worth keeping.

How to work with it

  • Assign a meaning before you look for the sign.
  • Connect the sign to one action.
  • Track how often it appears and what follows.

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