The secret to increasing serendipity
Albert Einstein said:
“There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
And this is how I see serendipity.
Seemingly coincidental, chance event?
Or miracle?
I choose miracle.
A miracle sent to shape, guide, and support your journey.
I experience a lot of serendipity.
The most recent of which was last week...
The desire to return to Bali has been welling up in me.
My partner and I have been dreaming of our return for months now, with the intention to go on holidays later this year.
But this particular day (last Monday and the powerful 8/8 Lions Gate portal), I journalled about how much I wanted to be there.
Bali has felt like home for me on many occasions, including those first two precarious months of Covid lockdown in 2020.
I love it there and the people, beauty, land, rituals, energy, nurturing, wellbeing and fun (riding scooters makes me giggle with so much glee)! I soak it all up and return a changed person.
I journalled about wanting to be there for longer than a quick holiday.
So it felt like a sign when I saw later that day that my beloved Reiki Master, who lives in Ubud, was looking for a cat sitter for her ‘cosmic cat’ (lol)…for 7 weeks starting next week!
Admittedly, I saw her original request weeks prior and dismissed it because a) I thought it was too long to be away, and b) the timing didn’t fit (e.g. I wanted to go once Find Your Calling was completed).
But as luck (#divine intervention) would have it, the original person who committed to it pulled out and Devi Ma was suddenly looking for another sitter.
And I couldn’t deny the timing of seeing her request after my journaling.
So I reached out to find out a bit more.
After some messages, a chat and reflection (and check in with my partner who cannot go because of her work in Oz), I booked my flight that night.
I trust the signs when they turn up.
Even if they contradict what I initially thought I wanted.
I trust I am meant to be in Bali to help birth and deliver Find Your Calling (as I will be there 7 of the 12 weeks of the program!).
I trust there is some higher calling for me to be there.
I don’t really know what that is,
but I trust it will become clear.
And of course, 7 weeks in Bali sounds like bliss.
And fun!
So why the hell not?
Many think we have no control over serendipity.
That it's just something that happens randomly to those who are “lucky”.
Or that you are a passive recipient of it.
But it’s not the case.
Experiencing miraculous serendipity is your birthright.
You are a powerful co-creator with divine intelligence.
And there are specific things you can do that get you into the flow of life and experiencing regular magic and serendipity.
I spent years teaching the science of career ‘luck’ at university (aka serendipity).
And have unpacked why I experience so much serendipity.
One of the key principles is that of engagement.
What is one of the most important ways to engage?
Engage with people.
… Spark up conversations.
… Interact with others.
… Chat to strangers.
… Ask questions.
… Offer to help.
… Take the initiative.
… Participate in groups.
... Say yes to invites.
All I did to snowball this Bali trip was reach out and ask for some more information.
Rather than dismissing it a second time, I paid attention, got curious about it, became open to the idea and engaged with Devi to find out more.
Serendipity has shaped my career these past five years - all by engaging.
I got immersed in the flood recovery effort because I engaged in the Facebook group.
The opportunity for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games ceremonies was sparked by me engaging in a conversation with a fellow flood recovery volunteer.
Working for a disability dance company came from a sequence of serendipitous events - all of which involved me engaging at events, including approaching the Founder.
Increase how much you engage - with people, invitations, opportunities, activities, with life (!) - and you increase your chances for serendipity showing you the way forward.
And of course, there are other important elements such as:
Your energetic alignment with your soul and the divine
Your intentions about what you want and what you believe is possible for you
How in touch you are with your intuition and inner guidance
Your courage to take risks and leaps of faith
Your trust and surrender even when things don’t make sense
Want support and be guided through applying these principles in your own life?
I offer a deep dive 1:1 experience through ‘Find Your Calling’ - you and me, six modules, and transformative coaching to help you connect with the work your soul is calling to do, including how to increase serendipity to help you.
You will walk away from this journey clear on what your next right steps are, whether that is a change in job, studying, or launching something of your own.
You will feel more connected to your inner guidance, and be equipped with a totally new way of navigating your career and life!
If you’re interested in exploring if this is right for you - or to discuss working with me in another capacity - schedule a free discovery chat.
Schedule an obligation-free discovery chat here
I want you to experience the flow and miracles that are your birthright.
If you’re ready to step out of confusion and into your power for what's next in your life and work, please reach out.
Love Mandie x
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