Cosmic Connective Tissue: The Amazing Journey of the Coincidental Traveler

This is a summary of the second half of my National Wellness presentation.  The first half is presented in the July Wellness Moment.

First half review
Principle 1: We are energy
Principle 2: Energy connects
Principle 3: Energy responds to intentions

Second half
Principle 4: We can create intentions
When intentions are written or simply shared with another person, they will eventually manifest.  Perhaps there is a mysterious energetic process behind the manifestation of intentions but there are also simple, logical processes at work. The mysterious processes suggest that creating an intention is one way to align our will with the flow of the universe in a way that will actually produce “coincidences”.  A prayer that gets answered might be a good example of this process.

The simple, logical process suggests that by writing and reviewing intentions, they remain in our conscious mind.  Thus, when we see signs, meet people, or hear things that we need, we are more likely to notice.  Naturally, the logical mind will never consider why those signs, people and voices just happen to be there in the very moment of need, but we can leave that for another time. 

One of my intentions is to create that which inspires people to be well. I developed this intention after reading a poorly written but interesting book called “The Celestine Prophecy” for the second time. I realized that my mother had committed her occupational and family life to healing people.  My father derived immense satisfaction by inspiring people to create.  I reasoned that my primary life purpose must lie somewhere in the synergy of the two.  So, I “put this intention out there” (i.e. I told people).  As a result, the Winter Wellness Forum was created. 

Principle 5: Allow Energy to Flow

Very simply, what we breathe, drink, eat, think and do can impact the flow of energy. When we eat and drink healthfully, think positively and cleanly, and behave consistent with beliefs, we are plugged into the “Energy of the Universe”.  Ironically, when we are plugged into the Energy of the universe, we will also desire wholesome foods, pure water, clean air, healthy movement, and spiritual congruence.  It is all reciprocally reinforcing. 

Conventional wisdom suggests that the surest way to a better flow of energy is to adopt healthy behaviors. Perhaps an even better way is to tap into the cosmic connective tissue by being "mindful".  For too long we have believed the axiom “Don’t just sit there, do something”.  We have tried this approach and it has led us all to frenetic living.  Perhaps it is time to adopt a different axiom “Don’t just do something, sit there”.  Go ahead, read it again. 

Principle 6: Watch for Coincidences
When you start looking for them, you will realize that they are like fireflies on a warm summer night. They are everywhere but they don't stick around forever. You have to grab them quickly. You  can know that a coincidence is meant to be part of your journey when it is evident that grabbing it will bring you, or someone you love greater joy.

Stay tuned for the follow-up recommendations.