What is synchronicity?

Synchronicity is a concept developed by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, referring to the meaningful coincidence of events or phenomena that are not causally related but seem to be connected by their meaning. Jung proposed that synchronicity reflects the idea that events in our lives can be linked by their significance rather than by cause and effect. For example, someone might think of an old friend they haven't seen in years, and shortly afterward, they receive a call or encounter that friend unexpectedly. This phenomenon can be seen as more than mere coincidence, suggesting a deeper, meaningful connection that transcends ordinary cause-and-effect explanations. Jung believed that synchronicity plays a role in guiding individuals in their lives, often appearing at moments of personal development or crisis. The concept has since been explored in various fields, including psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, and is often associated with ideas like fate, intuition, and interconnectedness.