Coincidence Is the Universe’s Way of Saying Thank You

A note to young leaders.

Coincidence is the universe’s way of winking at us.

Earlier this year, I attended a gathering in Centennial Park to mark the fourth anniversary of the passing of the great John R Caldon.

After a picnic lunch, I walked with his wife Lyndey Milan, and a few friends, to a park bench dedicated in John’s honour. There, we scattered some of John’s ashes and shared a few words of remembrance.

Afterwards, as I stood by reminiscing with Lydney, my eyes caught what looked like a stray piece of litter a few metres away. I walked over to pick it up.

It turned out to be a printed card saying: “Thank you.” On the flip side of the card: “I very much appreciate what you did.”

Coincidence? Or was John, with his familiar courtesy and warmth, sending a gentle wink from beyond the veil?

For me at least, the answer is obvious. Life’s too coincidental to be accidental.

Day unto day uttereth speech. Be still, listen.