Sidey’s weekend theme is Synchronicity. Isn’t it odd how that was just the thing on my mind?
Yesterday, while doing dishes at the kitchen sink –
Which is not as rare a chore for me as some of you may think.
While most of me was scouring pans and washing up the dishware,
My mind took off to do its thing in a realm located elsewhere.
Pondering my next blog post is what occupied my mind.
I had to do some writing soon – I was way too far behind.
Friday’s Fabulous Facts had taken on a somber tone,
I needed a cheerful subject, far from the “bummer” zone.
The perfect idea occurred to me of what I’d write about –
I hurriedly finished the dishes so that I could write it out.
It’s happened to me many times, just as I start to punch in
The number of a friend I thought I’d call and ask to luncheon,
I’ll get a call from her, and hear that she’s inviting me
To join her for a mid-day meal at her favorite eatery!
“But I called to ask you,” I laugh, “What wavelength are you on?”
She says, “Must be the same one that we both rely upon!”
I marvel that I thought of her just as she thought of me,
That we both had the same idea, and simultaneously!
I remembered then how often someone’s name has come to mind,
And I’ll feel the prompt to say a prayer, and only later find
That the one for whom I’d prayed and lifted to the light
Was at the same time searching for their way out of the night.
And I thought how so many times God’s peace has come to me
As I’ve known my burden lifted through another’s prayerful ministry.
It can seem accidental or a peculiar happenstance, as
Events converge together under unusual circumstances
But such things are evidence of the universe’s complicity
In the Creator’s plan for uniting us in a holy synchronicity.
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I don’t know why, even with having experienced synchronicity so many, many times, that it still surprises me. I guess it’s all a part of the abundance of enough. . .
Booksphotographsandartwork said:
I love it, happens with me and my friends a lot too. It’s good to be connected.
Tandy said:
amazing post, and co-incidence 🙂
johnell74 said:
Paula, I agree with danniehill, how do you do it?
the verses seem to trip off your keyboard!
Lovely poem, thank you.
(Thomas Merton says “we shall never know until we stand before God, what an amazing effect our prayers have had”. Only sometimes we get a glimmer!)
John
Paula Tohline Calhoun said:
And I am so glad we are granted that “glimmer” on occasion. Even though we should be obedient to the prompt just for the prompter’s sake, it always helps to get some confirmation! 😆
sonsothunder said:
Amen, beautiful poem,..swamp pic is definitely déjà vu…and this truth, some how always proves true;
2 Corinthians 13:1
This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
Bless You
paul
Paula Tohline Calhoun said:
For wherever two or three are gathered in my (Christ’s) name, there I am (Christ is) in the midst of them.
Glad you liked the poem.
Ashley M. Calhoun said:
Synchronicity is indeed a Divine gift, undeserved, unearned, a free gift, no strings attached, Grace.
Hubs
SidevieW said:
it is so common for people to think about each other at the same time. wonderful, isn’t it?
Andra Watkins said:
I love it when people I care about are on the same wavelength as me. It’s perfect.
danniehill said:
Your poetry always amazes me. It seems to come so easy to you and it says so much!
We are all connected and not just by the internet. Our souls are linked.
Paula Tohline Calhoun said:
So good to hear from you, Dannie! I’ve missed seeing your avatar lately and hope you are well! Not that I am any good at commenting, so I have no room to complain! I just wondered if you are OK! Glad you liked the poem.
souldipper said:
I hope it will always be a surprise, Pauline, and keep us in awe.
nrhatch said:
Synchronicity is one key . . . to the global mystery!
Great take (and tell) on Sidey’s theme.