Comfort in Coincidence

Perhaps life is full of strange coincidences and deja vu moments.  Pick up the phone and without dialing, the person you intended to have a conversation with is on the line, creepy perhaps, yet strangely comforting. Recently an in depth conversation with an identical twin reveals she has been a tad bit "under the weather" lately.  As a working Mom with an active two year old, she's feeling guilty her husband has had to carry the load the last few days.  Working opposite hours, their young son, always with a parent, her guilt is easy to justify.  Thinking the possibility of another pregnancy is looming, she is torn.  One more child would be nice, but career choices need her immediate attention.  Perhaps a phone call to her best friend, a mirror image might help.  As an identical twin, their thought process very much alike, but their ability to rationalize current situations, come from two different hemispheres.  Again she hesitates as questions begin to haunt her. Her sister, unable to get pregnant, might feel the pains of inadequacy should she be pregnant again. How can she justify this call? How can she question a possible pregnancy with one who longs for a child?  As her early day queasiness subsides, she musters the courage.  "She is also my best friend, I feel her pain just as she feels mine," she concludes.  Reaching for her phone, she is startled as it rings.  Sister is calling her! Answering it, she hears cries of  joys, "I am pregnant! Did you hear me I am pregnant!"  Ah yes, she smiles, "I should have known, have you been feeling under the weather, Sis?"  No, not really, but it was time for my annual physical and I wanted to discuss, a few things with the doctor.  She suggested they check to see if I was pregnant.  We are thrilled!  Why did you ask if I didn't feel good?" "Because I don't, I have morning sickness!" 

As they laugh and enjoy the moment, the closeness of identical twins revealed, they also know coincidences happen for many reasons.  As for me, there have been numerous unexplainable moments, I find comfort in knowing these happen for a reason. After this weekend's football mania, perhaps we should call them "Tebow moments." Exciting and refreshing, this young man, in the limelight, filled with confidence.  The calm within, he knows his ability.  A man of faith, who openly prays,  ridiculed by some, secretly admired by those who shall remain unnamed or feel too embarrassed to admit their admiration.  My question would be, why?  I see nothing wrong with prayer, for me it is a daily ritual.  My prayers ask for strength, guidance, acceptance and confidence in knowing I am doing the right things and admitting my gratitude for all that I have been given. Meditation is praying in its purest form.  Knowing ones short-comings and admission of them, builds character, strength, honesty and integrity but mostly an inner peace. Questions don't always have to be answered, searching one's soul may often provide the "reasons behind the whys!"