Stay open to the Synchronicity
As I wrote in the last blog, curiosity is one of the most powerful resources that you can use to change your attitude about life.
Let me give you a few examples from my own life and from those close to me. Here we go.
My son graduated from college and grad school, only to be greeted by a labor market that as we all know is currently restricted. At times he gets discouraged. I suggested to him, rather than being discouraged, to be curious as to the work environment in which he will be involved in during the next few years and to be curious about the nature of the industry. Also to be curious as to whom he will meet during this period. In the process he can look forward to this period in his life with much anticipation and curiosity. Who knows you can meet some lifelong friends or lifelong partners.
For example: I remember my brother’s first job—it took him a while to get it—he had gone on many interviews prior to landing it. Fortunately he didn’t get these other jobs because a whole chain of events occurred at the next job that changed the course of his life. It was there that he met his wife and mother of his three children. Life has a way of surprising us that quite often we can’t anticipate.
A spur of a moment trip to Colorado many years ago, led to my meeting my wife. Had I not taken that trip, I wouldn’t have met her. And the number of things that had to fall in place were numerous for me to end up there. You never know how it’s going to unfold. Stay in the game.
As we stay open to possibilities, synchronicity becomes the norm rather than the infrequent occurrence.
Journey On
Mark
Mark Susnow, is an executive and life coach, who inspires others to believe in themselves. A former trial attorney for 30 years, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. Mark’s new book, Dancing on the River…Navigating Life’s Changes will be released May 1, 2010.