The mind - heart connection and meaningful coincidence
Have you ever wondered how powerful the mind - heart connection can be?
Sometimes, it amazes me how things just fall into place just when you need it. Oftentimes, when you’re at your wit’s end trying to figure out what to do next, something happens that assures you everything’s going to be alright.
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The other night, I was feeling really, really low. In an unguarded moment, Jamaine suddenly slapped Kalia’s forehead and both ended up crying. I was trying to comfort both of them and asked Kernan to take Jamaine. But Jamaine wouldn’t budge and was pulling at my arm wanting to be carried. I decided to turn over Kalia to Kernan so they could go down to the living room.
I turned off the lights, settled Jamaine on the bed and sang “Moonriver.” After fidgeting, twisting and turning, Jamaine finally fell asleep.
I stared at the shadows on the ceiling looking for some answers. It seemed like a really simple situation of sibling anxiety but it felt so heavy to me. I want to divide my time, love and attention to both babies equally but it never seems to be enough.
I felt a sudden and intense longing to be at home with my family. I remembered the days when I was the “baby” and how my parents would take care of me.
I thought it would be so great if my family could come over and visit me the next day. It gives me such a sense of comfort when they’re around
I thought of calling my mom, but I hesitated because I knew she was busy during weekdays. Besides, a nagging thought inside was telling me that I should be able to handle this. I had my own life and my own family now.
This is my responsibility.
The next morning, I received a text message from my mom asking if I had some raw chicken in stock because she was going to cook lunch for me. I didn’t realize it was a Manila holiday and my dad had no work. Mom was coming over with him and my youngest brother.
I paused for a quite awhile feeling a sense of awe and gratitude for what had just happened.
It could have been a case of mother’s intuition.
Or a genuine connection between my mind and my mom’s heart.
Maybe it could just have been a plain coincidence.
One thing is for sure, I was so thankful that my family was there just when I needed them most.
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The “father of motivation” Wayne Dyer said that the things we see as coincidences are actually things that are meant to happen.
It’s like a meaningful coincidence, circumstances that are in perfect synchronicity.
Everything has a meaning and purpose. You just have to be aware when it happens and what it means.
Have you ever experienced a meaningful coincidence?
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Jayme Reply:
June 27th, 2008 at 1:38 am
Hi K! I guess a mom’s intuition is really strong that she can feel what you’re feeling even if you’re miles away.
When I was younger, I used to dislike how my mom would keep telling me how to do things or how she would give me unsolicited advice. Of course, even if I was just a teen, I felt like I was all grown up and knew everything I needed to know.
But ever since I became a wife and a mom, I ‘ve been hanging on to every piece of advice she gives and learning from her as much as I can. I just appreciate her and my dad so much more now. It’s really true ‘no, how parents say, “You’ll understand me/us when you become a parent yourself.”
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