Embracing Synchronicity

How to underreact to intuitive messages with confidence

The first thing most people do when they get an intuitive insight is dismiss it. 

Ever notice how we’ve ALL had that moment when you suddenly think about a specific person and then you receive a phone call, text message or some form of communication from the person you were just thinking about?

Dismissing these moments as nothing sabotages opportunities to develop your intuition. 

When you listen to your intuition you CRANK UP the volume on self-awareness.

We need to care more about intuitively predicting someone is going to get in touch with us.

It’s a bold, bold move from the universe that we swat away like an annoying fly. 

We overreact to seeing repeating numbers and underreact to every other intuitive sign. 

I love angel numbers. I really do. 

But we are obsessed with them. 

I can only imagine the hundreds of pictures in your phone and other “proof is out there” screenshots in your “synchronicity” photo album.

 We will go to extraordinary lengths to text someone a cropped and filtered picture of the churro that costs us $3.33. 

We’ve all got some license plate pics mixed in with a few billboard screenshots saved in our phones.

It takes a special kind of dedication to email yourself microwave clock pictures of 4:44 and 11:11.

I once emailed myself  a 4444 street sign I saw at Universal Studios.

And we wonder why our 44 gmail accounts are running out of space. 

I pay $1.99 every month for extra gmail space to hoard pictures of my divine Walmart receipts.

I have never deleted an angel number pic because it feels like I’m throwing away a roadmap to my dreams. 

Why are we digitally preserving numbers over our children’s first day of school?

I get that they can be signs to quit our jobs and move across the country, but let’s think this through. 

Can we agree these are not precious memories or unforgettable moments for our legacy photobox? 

Look, I’m just as much a spiritual oversharer as you are, but I don’t want my grand-children turning away mourners at my funeral because only 44 people are allowed.

No, that’s not what grandma would’ve wanted.

It’s true, I own and proudly wear a “444” necklace that- let’s just say is not rash proof. 

But just because we do these things doesn’t make it right. 

If angel numbers are the only signs you’re paying attention to, then you’re failing spectacularly at being the family weirdo. 

Brushing off the moments when your intuition is on point is like unintentionally texting your mother-in-law the link you copied from your incognito tab.  

 You know which link I’m talking about.

 We’ve gotta stop blowing off these intuitive messages.

Whenever someone I haven’t blocked pops into my head and then they call me-my first impulse is to worry about both of us.

I have an anxiety disorder. 

It’s not easy.

We’ve all heard stories about intuition being a powerful warning system to avoid toxic dynamics and alert us to potential risks. 

You’ve watched Final Destination.

It’s common and normal to jump to conclusions. 

Cognitive distortions can show up a lot and it can be tough to cut through the noise. 

What I’ve learned is whether you have debilitating anxiety or not, the key is to trust your intuition while sustaining your mental health. 

Why do we nonchalantly shrug aside intuitive signifiers gnawing at our insides?

 Our body knows something intuitively before our mind catches up.

Sometimes we feel an electric shock of surprise in our gut right before we hear from a person. 

 Scientists have found that our body sends us signals known as somatic markers. These are bodily sensations or emotional responses that give us intuitive clues. 

What to do and not do the next time you are thinking about someone and then they text or call you:

The next time your energy harmonizes with the person you’re thinking about, imagine your intuition is like a relationship counselor offering advice on how to nurture the relationships that matter. 

• Do recognize the synchronicity of thinking of someone before they reach out. Reflect about how you’re feeling and what you were doing. 

  The more you keep track of your unique intuitive signals the more you become intune with your own emotions and thoughts.

  Increasing your intuitive sensitivity will help you be more understanding and empathetic toward the experiences of others.

• Don’t assume they want to move the conversation to a phone call. 

If someone shares they are going through a hard time by text, remember that people text for all kinds of reasons.

Sometimes we feel texting is too impersonal, but not everyone is in an emotional or physical space to chat on a call.

I talk a lot. It’s easier to get out of a family group chat on Christmas Day than it is to get off the phone with me.

I get it. 

• Do use validating and empathetic phrases:

 Here are some examples: 

It’s understandable to feel how you feel. 

Thank you for trusting me enough to share this. 

Your experiences matter.

I can’t fully understand what you’re going through, but I’m here to offer a listening ear and be a source of support. 

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings.

Your emotions are valid. 

It’s okay to feel the way you do.

I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. I’m here for you if you need to talk. 

• Do stay mindful of projection

 Sometimes we unintentionally project our own feelings and assumptions onto someone else’s situation. It’s crucial to maintain a balanced perspective.

• Don’t assume that you fully understand their experiences and emotions

 If they bring up something is heavy on their mind, don’t make assumptions.

Just because you’ve experienced something similar doesn’t mean it’s the EXACT same experience.

People say the dumbest shit to us when we’re grieving.

We’ve all said well-intentioned offhanded comments.

The point is to work on it.

• Do be open to perspectives that challenge your own: 

  immediately dismissing someone sounds like: 

“No, I know something’s wrong, my intuition told me something is going on with you.” 

“That doesn’t make sense to me.”

“Your energy is off, I can feel it.

“You’re overthinking it.”

Yes, intuition can help you detect red flags, but it also helps you detect the green flags which are alignment with others and mutual understanding. 

Disregarding positive intuitive signs is a missed opportunity for us to uncover our own hidden gems. 

Your intuition is like having your favorite spiritual guru on speed dial.

 We all have a wise mentor within.

As we continue to be more attentive to our intuitive experiences, it creates a ripple effect that uplifts our relationships as well. 

There is an intuitive life beyond angel numbers.

What’s the weirdest angel number photo you’ve taken? Let me know in the comments.

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