new dreams, new focus

On my flight back from NYC I've been able to crystallize my next set of dreams. It's a new set of mountains to explore, if you could call it a mountain. It's a new set of challenges to overcome, if it mattered if they were overcome. Really, what it is, is living, fully, experience by experience not willy-nilly but with something in mind. There's a reason there was traffic on the way to LAX Friday. It came in the form of "coincidence" in the security line. Yet another grape from the vine of the universe.

However, I have stopped believing in coincidences.  Coincidence is manifested fits and starts of a human ability. I see coincidence as an inconsistent precursor to the ability to successfully dream your life. By dream your life I mean your ability to identify, define, manifest and live your life as you desire and imagine it. Full cycle from initial kernel in the mind to realization. Coincidence is a boon from the universe, it's not accidental, it is completely and utterly planned, even by you, even as it is spontaneous and unknown - that's the paradox of coincidence. It's the universe giving you what you need, require, to manifest your dream in reality. Or maybe it's not so tied to manifesting your dream, because maybe you haven't been specific. Maybe it just happens to be the monkey on the typewriter of your life adding a little randomness. Regardless I have stopped believing in coincidence and continued to dream my life. Maybe you'll join me and share how it goes.

Comments

[KJ]

What was the coincidence in the security line? :)

[Rusty]

I like the word "serendipity" better than "coincidence" and YES, do tell us your story.

[Chad in KC]

Sometimes coincidences serve as motivation (though you say you don't believe in them). A strange, unexpected event can be the thing that pushes you over the top...they also spark great conversation. !!!!!

[heathervescent]

If everything happens for a reason, how can there be coincidences? ;)

[Chad]

Oh, touche'. Fate is not without a sense of irony, eh?

[max miles]

Hey Heather, I heard about your site today and just did a browse. Cool! Interesting concept this blog thing, it is. ;-) Are you going to review the new Star Wars movie?

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