15. Synchronicity for the rational mind

In this bonus episode, we revisit the phenomenon of synchronicity — a concept Jung used to describe events that are meaningfully connected, yet not causally related. Often labeled as mystical or esoteric, synchronicity takes on a different light when viewed through the lens of narrative psychology. Building on our previous discussions about personal life stories, we explore how this seemingly irrational idea can, in fact, be understood in a rational and psychologically grounded way.

"There are no accidents." — Master Oogway, Kung Fu Panda

Mentioned resources:

Carl Gustav Jung, Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle (CW, v.8)

The Emerald Tablet (Tabula Smaragdina)