LIFE - IT'S ALL ABOUT COINCIDENCE - REALLY!

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​According to the dictionary a coincidence is a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances that have no apparent causal connection with one another.  A better way of putting it is to say, a coincidence is something that's not planned or arranged but seems like it is. The reality is that technically, a coincidence is a "natural" (normal) concurrence of events that happen at the same time. The one thing a coincidence is not, is an accident. The greatest disservice and distortion of the nature and ramifications of "COINCIDENCE," comes from the compounded ignorance of perpetuating the LIE that "COINCIDENCE" has anything to do with happenstance or luck. There really is no such thing as luck! The reality is that we make our own luck. Yes, we are saying that EVERY happening and occurrence in this life is a coincidence. Lucky, is the label we use when describing benefits that are seemingly unearned.

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Life functions through energy (ch'i). These forces work in, through and around us and everyone else. As energy connects, intertwines and interacts we see its results in the way things happen. Like weather we can predict many of its effects, but we cannot control it. What we do to our atmosphere and environment does affect it, yet it has a mind of its own. Try mixing vinegar and baking soda. The chemical reaction produces carbon dioxide, a gas. We can direct our own energy and apply it to any endeavor in life, but when we combine it with the energies of others its product becomes the result of all parties involved. Every event or occurrence in life has an origin or genesis. This is what is commonly called "cause" or" sowing seeds." The results that we experience, that is the manifestations, are called "effects" or "reaping what was sown." As illogical as this statement may seem, "in reality there is simply no such thing as an accident." There IS such a thing as an accident in terms of miscalculating intent, but there is NO such thing as an accident in terms of occurrences. Accidents are simply the child of two parents named "Cause" and "Effect." Believe it or not, NOTHING JUST HAPPENS.

Destiny, fate, karma and providence are all words we associate with the things that occur in our lives whether planned or unforeseen. Usually we apply terms like these in light of how we believe they affect us but in reality they serve as foundations for our superstitions. People who think they can do or say something to jinx themselves or others, actually believe that at some level they can affect or control karma. If they thought things were totally out of their control would they really be worried about a jinx? This implies that we are in charge and in control of our lives free from fate. Why would anyone try so hard if their manifest destiny was already determined? Believing that our lives are predestined and that our fate is sealed means we accept whatever life dictates to us. Believing in karma implies that the sum of our actions in this or previous lives impacts our current life. Believing in providence as a decree through which the protective care from God or nature intervenes on our behalf is similar to a "life assurance policy." Being predestined for greatness or anything else is similar to being a prince in the line of succession to the throne. Even the guarantee of an inheritance does not exclude the necessity of having to learn the tenants of governing. Every prince must be tutored and taught to govern as a king. There is always an effort behind any achievement. When we take "Responsibility" for our efforts we embrace its twin brother "Accountability" as well. The twins, "Responsibility" and "Accountability," have no fear when it comes to confronting their arch enemies, namely "excuses" and "reasons." The twins will always accept "Blame" but will not allow their cousin "Blame" to be taken advantage of or used as a scapegoat.

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"Blame" is the focus of "fault." Many people try to use "Blame" to divert attention from themselves while simultaneously attempting to deny "Accountability" or "Responsibility." Not acknowledging either twin is not wise. There may  be slight differences between them, but denying one starts a fight with both. "Coincidence" does not acknowledge the accusations that come through "Blame." "Coincidence" knows that circumstances are developed on purpose and not by accident. "Coincidence" the firstborn of "Cause" and "Effect" knows that there is no such thing as an accident! There are other members of this family Like "Faith" and "Works," a second set of twins. These twins wage the same battle that "Accountability" and "Responsibility" do. We can find them working in churches and other religious institutions. This is where people like to put "Blame" on GOD just like Adam did in the garden of Eden. Most people think that Adam blamed Eve for his actions, but the truth is that he really blamed GOD. 

COMMON SENSE & CO-IN-CI-DEN-CE

Most people call it fate 
some call it happenstance.
Though many take the bait
still others take the chance.

That destiny though fickle
we can m-a-n-i-p-u-l-a-t-e.
Like laughs without a tickle
we u-n-d-e-r-e-s-t-i-m-a-t-e.

Is free will - true or not
and karma really real?
Can we use all we've got
to make our lives fulfilled?

Yes we do have a choice
and we do have a say.
So shall we have a voice
or let it fade away?