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Did you ever have a chain of events happen that felt too perfectly timed to be coincidence? Perhaps you ran into someone at just the right moment, an unexpected opportunity appeared, or you had a strong gut feeling about something.
The universe often communicates in mysterious ways. And what can feel like random coincidence is synchronicity or gentle nudges and cosmic winks from the universe, according to Well+Good. Synchronicities are believed to be signs that your inner world is aligning with the external world.
What Are Synchronicities?
The concept of synchronicities was first introduced by psychiatrist Carl Jung in the early 20th century, and refers to seemingly random events that are meaningfully related, yet don’t have an explainable cause. Synchronicities can include a chance encounter with someone in a time of need, debating on whether to attend an event and then spotting a bumper sticker associated with it, and seeing repeating or angel numbers during a period of transition.
While synchronicity has little scientific evidence, for many, these experiences are deeply meaningful on a spiritual level.
“It is an event where needs are met, people are encountered, or things just come together perfectly when we need them,” Monica Berg, author and co-host of the “Spiritually Hungry” podcast, tells well+good.
Synchronicities can have a strong emotional impact, including a feeling of being seen, a chill down your spine, or a calm feeling that something deeper is at play. It’s a signal that aims to get you to pause and reflect deeply and ask yourself what you were thinking or feeling when it appeared.
Common Spiritual Signs From the Universe
Beyond synchronicities, there are even more ways the universe can send powerful signs to pay attention to. The universe can communicate with you through your emotional state, Times of India reports. If you suddenly experience a feeling of calm and peace, it might be the universe’s way of letting you know you’ve reached the place where you are happy and content. Similarly, a fear about a certain thing that could happen in your life is an indication to listen to your gut.
One of the strongest signs is your intuition. This could be a gut feeling, a hunch that something might benefit you, or a feeling not to do something. In moments like these, it’s important to listen to your inner knowing. Dreams can also be a medium through which the universe sends messages, according to mindbodygreen. In the dream realm, signs may come in the form of symbolic imagery, such as animals.
How to Understand Spiritual Signs
It’s one thing to receive signs, and another to comprehend the message. Tanya Carroll Richardson, a professional intuitive, tells mindbodygreen that when receiving signs, it’s helpful to take steps like writing them down, reflecting on them, and talking about them with someone you trust.
She also adds that it’s important to note how you feel when you receive a sign including whether time seems to slow down, if a moment feels filled with meaning, or if you get a physical reaction when it comes. “If the sign keeps popping up in your thoughts hours or even days afterward, it's definitely something to pay attention to," Richardson adds.
While the universe is always transmitting messages to support your journey, you can only recognize them when you’re open to and attuned to the signs. So the next time the universe sends you a message, remember it might not be a coincidence at all — but guidance meant for your highest good.
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