Connecting with Coincidence

Positive Psychology

Synchronicity Awareness May Increase Life Satisfaction

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on May 31, 2023

Research demonstrates that, in many ways, synchronicity awareness can improve aspects of life. Since coincidences are common, seize these opportunities.

Research demonstrates that, in many ways, synchronicity awareness can improve aspects of life. Since coincidences are common, seize these opportunities.

Career

How Does Synchronicity Fit Within Psychology?

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on March 27, 2023

Different areas of psychology use meaningful coincidences.

Different areas of psychology use meaningful coincidences.

Did Donald Trump use his airplane to upstage Ted Cruz without consciously knowing it?

Relationships

Knowing Someone Has Died

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on January 2, 2023

The close connections between people may be dramatically illustrated when one person experiences in some form the distress of a loved one at a distance.

The close connections between people may be dramatically illustrated when one person experiences in some form the distress of a loved one at a distance.

Psychiatry

Charlottesville Psychiatrists Challenge Official Reality

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on November 16, 2022

Near-death experiences, reincarnation, and meaningful coincidences research require the development of a new paradigm.

Near-death experiences, reincarnation, and meaningful coincidences research require the development of a new paradigm.

Self-Help

The Ephemeral Beauty of Meaningful Coincidences

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on November 4, 2022

Not all serendipities are about the future. Some are about now.

Not all serendipities are about the future. Some are about now.

Divorce

How Synchronicity Can Assist the Psychotherapeutic Process

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on October 3, 2022

Major life stressors are correlated with an increase in meaningful coincidences. As individuals in therapy may be stressed, coincidences may be more likely to occur during therapy.

Major life stressors are correlated with an increase in meaningful coincidences. As individuals in therapy may be stressed, coincidences may be more likely to occur during therapy.

Psychosis

On Hearing Voices

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on August 8, 2022

Have you ever heard voices that seemed to come from outside your mind but were not coming from another person? Sometimes these can be quite useful.

Have you ever heard voices that seemed to come from outside your mind but were not coming from another person? Sometimes these can be quite useful.

Positive Psychology

Does Everything Contain Its Opposite?

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on July 13, 2022

What if human minds could consider black and white and gray simultaneously?

What if human minds could consider black and white and gray simultaneously?

Self-Help

What Causes Meaningful Coincidences?

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on June 8, 2022

Astronomers pay attention to anomalies in the universe to help decipher the functioning of the universe. On Earth, meaningful coincidences are anomalies.

Astronomers pay attention to anomalies in the universe to help decipher the functioning of the universe. On Earth, meaningful coincidences are anomalies.

Empathy

Physiological Empathy at a Distance During Psychotherapy

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on March 29, 2022

What if a therapist began to experience distressing symptoms and then discovered that one of their patients was also experiencing something similar?

What if a therapist began to experience distressing symptoms and then discovered that one of their patients was also experiencing something similar?

Addiction

Is Humanity Driving Itself Extinct?

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on March 8, 2022

Does humanity recognize its destructive path? Here's the first step to developing the necessary awareness to avert extinction.

Does humanity recognize its destructive path? Here's the first step to developing the necessary awareness to avert extinction.

Self-Help

Fractals: A Better Way to Explain Synchronicity?

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on February 16, 2022

By entering into awareness of nature's tendency to repeat patterns, fractals emerge as a compelling way to explain meaningful coincidences.

By entering into awareness of nature's tendency to repeat patterns, fractals emerge as a compelling way to explain meaningful coincidences.

Self-Help

Does Everything Happen for a Reason?

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on February 2, 2022

How are we to understand what is meant by "everything happens for a reason"?

How are we to understand what is meant by "everything happens for a reason"?

Synchronicity

Can Synchronicity Exist in Virtual Reality?

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on December 8, 2021

How will Web3 influence the synchronicity and serendipity experiences? Can there be coincidence in a metaverse?

How will Web3 influence the synchronicity and serendipity experiences? Can there be coincidence in a metaverse?

Self-Help

The Predisposition to Notice Similarities and Coincidences

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on October 29, 2021

Among the multiple explanations for meaningful coincidences, Jung's constellation of an archetype remains speculative. Predisposition to similarities my be more parsimonious.

Among the multiple explanations for meaningful coincidences, Jung's constellation of an archetype remains speculative. Predisposition to similarities my be more parsimonious.

The more data we have about coincidences, the more support we can provide to those overwhelmed by them and to those who find themselves in the midst of psychological change.

Positive Psychology

Synchronicity-Informed Psychotherapy

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on August 23, 2021

Since need, life stressors, and high emotion characterize both the therapeutic setting and the likelihood of increasing coincidences, therapists might anticipate their occurrence.

Since need, life stressors, and high emotion characterize both the therapeutic setting and the likelihood of increasing coincidences, therapists might anticipate their occurrence.

Skepticism about meaningful coincidences is most effectively aided by personal experience rather than rational argument.

Mindfulness

How Are Mindfulness and Coincidence Sensitivity Related?

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on June 28, 2021

Among the many ways to increase experiences of coincidence, mindfulness meditation offers a compelling possibility through present moment awareness and an active self-observer.

Among the many ways to increase experiences of coincidence, mindfulness meditation offers a compelling possibility through present moment awareness and an active self-observer.