Assignment 3

What Evidence Can You Find for Synchronicity?

Synchronicity shows up for me in fairly mundane ways. For example, as we discussed in class, I think about someone and the next thing I know that person is calling me. Or I will call a friend, and he or she will say to me, “ I was just thinking about you.” Most recently, I've woke up one morning between 2-2:30 am and my dear friend, Mahate, had just begun labor. I was supposed to see her at 11:00 that very morning, immediately following my class, but for some reason I decided to call her before I left for school. This is when I found out that she was in labor. Although her boyfriend told me it was OK for me to go to class and come over afterwords, I felt I couldn't wait. And it was a good thing too, because if I hadn't gotten there when I did, I would have missed the whole thing. Is this synchronicity or simply intuition? I'm not sure. But, it seems to me that my need to be with Mahate (inner event) and Mahate’s labor (outer event) are acausally related in a meaningful way.

Based on what you know, how would you explain connectivity?

The concept of connectivity is illustrated in quantum entanglement, wherein a measurement on one part of a quantum system has an instantaneous effect (faster than the speed of light) on another part of the system, regardless of the distance between the two parts. An example of this concept is illustrated in the reading about The Sphinx. The identity of the Sphinx was completely determined by the observer’s selection of a lens.

I think of connectivity in the sense that we are all connected in some way or another by our life experiences. For example, having children helps one connect with others who have children. This connection can be physical (the kids play together) and also emotional (the parents can relate to one another because of their shared experiences concerning child-rearing).

I am now experiencing a new level of connectivity as the proud owner of a puppy. I've never understood the dog world, or the world of their owners and how they relate to their dogs. I've always been perplexed by how enthusiastic people get about their animals. But now I am so wildly in love with my new puppy that I can hardly contain myself. I find I am just like other obnoxiously proud dog owners who love to report on the funny things that their dogs do. Dog ownership has completely expanded my universe. Since getting my puppy one week ago, I am receptive to other dogs and enjoy talking with dog owners about their dogs. It's as if I'm seeing dogs and their owners through a new lens, if you will. I am now able to connect with other dogs and their owners in a profound and meaningful way because I have a dog of my own.