Does anyone believe in serendipity or something else that aims to move us forward and/or gives us direction or comfort?

Treacle

Treacle

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When my dear Austrian brother passed over last September unexpectedly ( and what makes it's worse is that his daughter and wife believe the doctors and hospital made a mistake and they are seeking full disclosure about the medical treatment etc.) , he was my connection with mum (for some of you, you know the situation) Anyway , I could not attend the cremation but my sister went and I asked for the order of service sheet. She said she would send it but it would not be there until the Wednesday - no problem. That was early Tuesday , I had recorded the Apprentice (the UK one) but I said to my o/h don't feel like watching it. The next day Wednesday, the service sheet arrived. I said to my o/h that evening I need to look at something else to get my mind off my sadness, so let's look at the Apprentice - it can be amusing with the mentality of the youngsters today (no offence). I just wanted to focus and stop crying for a while. Well this programme was about bikes and my o/h said did you hear the song that they had in the back ground? It was Fleetword Mac - The Chain- not my music, and I would not have known if the o/h had not recognised the song , but on the service sheet they had played Fleetwood Mac - the Chain. Coincidence ????? Even my o/h had to admit it was a rather big coincidence. If the service sheet had come earlier we would not have connected it to the Apprentice and I may have watched the programme at a time when my o/h had not realised the background song was one relevant to my brother It may not quite fit into a recognised definition of serendipity but maybe some of you have experienced serendipity . Ever flicked through a book and a page comes up that makes sense to your situation or provides some information that guides you? I know I've experienced that. I believe 'things' happen at certain times for certain reasons. Hope I've made some sense. :)
 

Aunt Marg said:
Hugs to you, Treacle. 🤗
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Just a hard one to get through Aunt Marg. Had a bit of a low day today 'cos I miss him so much. But will be bouncing back and the G and T's are not going anywhere other than down me. 🥳 Thank you so much for your kindness. Sorry I got too late for the riddle but hey you didn't let me down - you were brilliant - not quite in this world with the responses but hey you're a go-er. 🤩I saw in the games forum that the riddles had come up there some time back but wow you didn't give up then. You're a real trooper, just wondering if there might be anything else in your life that might lead you to such distraction. ;)Thanks Aunt Marg got really fond of you- you are so funny. Hope to get back on track soon - just a mini sadness today thinking of Peter. Mum named me Rosalinde (I use Ros) sister Yasmine (Yas) Brother Everette (Ev) and Bridgitta (Bridge). Think Everett is more of a surname in US. Anyway more importantly life is really really horrendous for others e.g Lebanon, it puts it all in perspective. 🤗 🤗for you.
 

Treacle. I've been trying to think of an event or happening similar to yours where I could relay it to you, but I can't come up with anything.

Loss is never easy. I am still haunted by the death of a close friend of mine that I started kindergarten with and lost my grad year. For some of us, we never forget, and nor should we.

Time is the healer, they say, and to a degree I believe it, but depending on the loss and how deep we are connected to it, time can feel like eternity. Something that has helped me over the course of my lifetime, is keeping the memories alive. I hold my love for those who I have lost deep inside my heart, and their memories in my pocket.

I apply the old adage, "one day at a time" to much of my daily life, and for me I find comfort in approaching life, one day at a time. Baby steps, that's what it is, and don't be hard on yourself on your pooper days. They'll be both good and bad, and you will grow stronger each day.

I love your real name, as I do your siblings names, and I so love your kind words.

I am never far, so if ever or whenever you find yourself in need of someone, anyone, I am here. Hugs to you.
 
IMO this happens when our thoughts are tuned to a specific situation or event.

We are simply more aware of the things that we see and hear that are related to those thoughts.

“Chance favors the prepared mind.” - Louis Pasteur
 

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