Synchronism?

[Izumo]

I was reading this manga called "Baki", which has nothing to do with this but it was how I came about this subject. I tell yah, mangas and animes are just cartoons but alot of them are written with lots of non fictional facts and sometimes very informative. Anyhow, that is beyond the point. Maybe Houa would be interested in this subject since it's in his field.

"The Phenomenom of Synchronism." Huh, Phe.. of Sync.. wat? In other words, 'mere coincidence.' It's quite interesting if you follow this link and read up. (I know we all hate to read but c'mon!) I read a short article on the actual arguments made by the scientist who came up with it but it was a bit hard to comprehend.

english.pravda.ru/science/19/94/378/16770_coincidence.html

Anyone has any such experiences they would like to share that is not too personal? I think it'll be an interesting topic. You know, things that happen in your life that may seemed like a coincidence but is it? We've all used this cliche but have never stop to think about it and what it really means to us. I'll share some of my experiences, if there are any signs of interest.

[pengus]

hey, i was just looking throught the website above and i found something interesting, its called "Scientist claims life after death" here is the website for it...

english.pravda.ru/science/19/94/378/16425_soul.html

[Izumo]

okay, I guess it's not all that interesting but it is to me, so I'll share an experience of mine. I'm not much of a story teller, so bare with me.

There was this one time while I was driving home from a martial art performance at Six Flags. That same day, the women's alliance had a conference held at the fitchburg church, so my mom was supposedly going to drive there with some other folks. While I went through the day doing what I had to do, I drove back home and dropped off some friends at the karate school. Then drove through route 10, taking the exit that brought me to the Job Lot plaza. For some odd reasons, from out of the blue, I had this urgent uneasiness. I felt like something was wrong. And I had this thought, "what if my mom wasn't okay or what if she got into an accident." Of course, earlier that morning, I had a close call also. Anyhow, when I got home, everything seemed fine like nothing had happened. Everyone was going through the usual routine. Then later on, my mom had told me that they had gotten into an accident earlier that morning and they never made it to the conference. They had spent the whole day at the hospital but no one was seriously injured, thank goodness. She wasn't the driver and it wasn't the driver's fault either. Stupid incoming car was reaching down to pick up her stupid cell phone, I believe, and caused the head to head collision. The van that they drove was totalled but I'm glad everyone made it out okay. So people, "NO TALKING ON CELLPHONE WHILE DRIVING, DAMMIT!!!" Ok, i've done it a few times but only talked for like a minute or so. ;D Ok that's besides the point.

But yeah, this is one example of my many other experiences that I've had. It's unexplainable as to why when I think of something or someone, it sometimes comes true. For instance, when I think of someone that I've lost contact with; for some reason, I end up seeing them or hearing from them that following week. It's strange. We call it COINCIDENCE, but what does that mean? Is it God's doing? Science and technology is up there but they can't explain this phenomenom. Thus once again, we're back to square one eh. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.