Have included a topical description which I rather like.
"...The idea of synchronicity is that the conceptual relationship of minds, defined as the relationship between ideas, is intricately structured in its own logical
way and gives rise to relationships that are not causal in nature.
These relationships can manifest themselves as simultaneous occurrences
that are meaningfully related.
Synchronistic events reveal an underlying pattern, a conceptual
framework that encompasses, but is larger than, any of the systems that
display the synchronicity. The suggestion of a larger framework is
essential to satisfy the definition of synchronicity as originally
developed by Carl Gustav Jung"
In an appropriate touch the above comes from Wikipedia*... I say 'appropriate' given our current topic of 'Good Will' since Wikipedia was created on the premise of giving as many people as possible access to information of all kinds without charge. And also for people to share together their knowledge, so that all might grow as a result. imo a most noble concept, totally in the spirit of 'Love in Action'.
So ... back to Synchronicity. Hedi's post with the idea of Goodwill being 'Love in Action' continues to stay alive in my thoughts, making my experience fuller day-by-day. Thanks Hedi.
Quite by chance I came across this quote by Erik Erikson which was actually what I planned to share on this post. So here it is - hope you enjoy....
"We Are What We Love"
Please everyone and anyone, if you are reading this and feel some inspiration calling, feel free to post any thoughts (full or budding!) about our theme of Good Will that Carla has kicked off for us.
Would be great to hear where you're sitting with this concept and for us all to benefit from the immense wisdom I know is out there, as we connect heartfully with each other :-)
Arohanui Everyone.
*Thought I'd include this about Wikipedia also for anyone with an interest:
Wikipedia (i/ˌwɪkɨˈpiːdi.ə/ or i/ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ WIK-i-PEE-dee-ə) is a multilingual, web-based, free-content encyclopedia project based on an openly editable model. The name "Wikipedia" is a portmanteau of the words wiki (a technology for creating collaborative websites, from the Hawaiian word wiki, meaning "quick") and encyclopedia. Wikipedia's articles provide links to guide the user to related pages with additional information.
Wikipedia is written collaboratively by largely anonymous Internet volunteers who write without pay. Anyone with Internet access can write and make changes to Wikipedia articles, except in certain cases where editing is restricted to prevent disruption or vandalism. Users can contribute anonymously, under a pseudonym, or with their real identity, if they choose.
The fundamental principles by which Wikipedia operates are the Five pillars. The Wikipedia community has developed many policies and guidelines to improve the encyclopedia; however, it is not a formal requirement to be familiar with them before contributing.
Since its creation in 2001, Wikipedia has grown rapidly into one of the largest reference websites, attracting 400 million unique visitors monthly as of March 2011 according to ComScore.[1] There are more than 85,000 active contributors working on more than 21,000,000 articles in more than 280 languages. As of today, there are 3,977,584 articles in English. Every day, hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world collectively make tens of thousands of edits and create thousands of new articles to augment the knowledge held by the Wikipedia encyclopedia (see also Wikipedia:Statistics.)
People of all ages, cultures and backgrounds can add or edit article prose, references, images and other media here. What is contributed is more important than the expertise or qualifications of the contributor. What will remain depends upon whether it fits within Wikipedia's policies, including being verifiable against a published reliable source, so excluding editors' opinions and beliefs and unreviewed research, and is free of copyright restrictions and contentious material about living people. Contributions cannot damage Wikipedia because the software allows easy reversal of mistakes and many experienced editors are watching to help and ensure that edits are cumulative improvements. Begin by simply clicking the edit link at the top of any editable page!
Wikipedia is a live collaboration differing from paper-based reference sources in important ways. Unlike printed encyclopedias, Wikipedia is continually created and updated, with articles on historic events appearing within minutes, rather than months or years. Older articles tend to grow more comprehensive and balanced; newer articles may contain misinformation, unencyclopedic content, or vandalism. Awareness of this aids obtaining valid information and avoiding recently added misinformation (see Researching with Wikipedia).
What Wikipedia is not circumscribes Wikipedia's scope. Further information on key topics appears below. Further advice is at Frequently asked questions, advice for parents, or see Where to ask questions. For help getting started with editing or other issues, see Help:Contents.
I just finished a distance learning course in EMDR called Developing a Secure Self; it uses a lot of Imaginal Nurturing, which is actively imagining loving earlier versions of oneself. The therapist addresses younger selves of the client and encourages the client to hold (in many ways) the younger self/selves throughout the course of therapy. To me, this form of therapy is clearly teaching both therapist and client about "love in action." Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHi Carla - what wonderful rich work and I can imagine so very fruitful for both client and guide. That's going on my 'to do' list for sure. Arohanui - Natasha
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