There’s nothing like capturing a perfectly timed image. It’s as if you scripted or manipulated the image with the intent of coming off a certain way. But no, it was just a rare coincidence at play, as if the energies of the universe aligned to make this moment happen.
Here’s more of those seemingly one-in-a-million occurrences people have collected and shared online. These are from the different corners of Reddit that have no shortage of photos you’d be amazed to look at for a few good minutes.
You will find them below as you scroll through. Enjoy!
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Friendly Australian King Parrot Landed On My Book As I Was Trying To Identify It!
My Wife Was Wearing The Right Jacket At The Right Time. Pleasanton Ridge, Ca
I Picture I Took Of The London Eye Through The Window On A Boat On The Thames
When it comes to coincidences, you either believe it or you don’t. Even the scientific community is divided when it comes to this topic. Carl Jung, one of the founders of modern psychology, came up with the theory of synchronicity.
Simply put, Jung believes that coincidences hold significant meaning and that these seemingly unrelated events are actually connected.
Two Humming Birds Landed At The Same Time On My Rods While Out Fishing!
I'm A Woodturner & Found A Lovely Bowl In A Vintage Store, Made By The Guy Who Inspired Me As A Kid
On closer inspection I felt the bowl was very familiar, so I flipped through the very book that inspired me, 31 years ago, & there it was!
This Bug On The Outside Of My Window Looks Like A Fairy
Then, there are the skeptics like psychoanalyst and author Dr. Gibb A. Williams. He argues that people tend to find connections, even if there aren’t any. Dr. Williams calls it a “psychological scavenger hunt.”
“You look for pieces to fit the puzzle. The completed pattern is experienced as a synchronicity,” he said, as he also describes synchronicity believers as “junkies craving their next fix.”
I’ve Seen A Lot Of Wildlife This Spring But This One Takes The Cake!
My Grandma Died On My Grandpa’s Birthday. My Grandpa Died On My Grandma’s Birthday
Found A Random Guy Who Looks Like Me Waiting For The Subway The Other Day
Yeah, I would get that DNA test. You both look the same, and you're wearing the same jackets (it's been shown that seperated siblings can have similar tastes), both have glasses. Of course, one has an earring the other does not, but still....
AND you both look like Jeff Goldbloom, who saved me once during a very bad psilocybin trip!
Some experts believe you can cultivate coincidences. In an interview with Discover Magazine, psychiatrist Dr. Bernard Beitman explained that this typically happens among religious and spiritual people.
“Those who are more connected with the world around them and those who are seeking meaning — or in distress and searching for signs — are more likely to experience coincidences,” he said.
My Husband Took A Picture Of Me As I Said Farewell To 40, And Somehow I Was Gifted My Own Rainbow
Perfect Smoke Rings From Etna Volcano, Sicily
Pigeon Poops Portrait Of Itself On A Leaf
Connecting with strangers is another way to cultivate coincidences, according to statistician and risk researcher Professor David Spiegelhalter. He says these seemingly serendipitous moments often happen when talking to someone you don’t know, and then you suddenly find out you were born in the same hospital.
Taking A Picture Like This
At My Grandmother's 85th Birthday, We Found Out The Lady At The Table Next To Us Was Also Celebrating Her 85th Birthday. They Were Born One Day Apart In The Same City And Had Never Met
In my dad's nursing home, he shared his 85th birthday with another resident. There was only about 50 people living there.
This Hare Caught On Google Street
What about you, our dear readers? Do you believe in coincidences? Do you think these photos are an example of that? We’d like to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
Childhood Photos Of Me In The United States, And My Wife In Korea, Wearing The Same Tank Top
The Inside Of This Tree Looks Like A Fish
Triple Lightning Strike Over Chicago
My Wedding Ring Fits Right Inside My Husband's
Took The Most Epic Picture, The Fire Decided To Join Us In Our Peace Sign
Is This An Ad?
The Way The Veins Of The Leaf Align On The Creases Of The Hand
Tree In Graz (Austria) That Looks Like A Child Is Hugging It
Reason Why Fingerprints Were Created
This is William West and William West, and they are the reason fingerprints were created to find criminals because they were not related at all, shared the same exact name and looked identical to one another.
Perfectly Timed Firework
Wind Knocked Over This Light Pole At My Friend's Car Dealership
This Is How The Newspapers Were Stacked Up At My Job [x-Post /R/Mildlyinteresting
The Police Facebook Page Posted A Picture Taken By A Speeding Camera. The Bird Saves The Day
These Wind Turbines From My Plane Look Like They're Floating In The Sky
Went To Take A Picture Of The Rainbow And Lightning Struck At The Same Time!
Arrow In A Power Cable
This Coaster Fits My Face A Little Too Perfectly
Bit Of A Coincidence At The Pub Last Night
Snorkeller Finds Lost Wedding Ring Wrapped Around A Mullet Fish Off Of Norfolk Island
The Light Opening In The Building's Design Fits Perfectly With The Car Dimension
Building: no, no I dont think I'll give you a shady spot. Hot car for you!
Was Swiping At The Dispensary When I Looked Up And Saw The Girl I Was About To Swipe On
You're Welcome
This Photo I Took Of The Fire Looks Like A Person
These Clouds In The Sky That Look Like Dragons
A Fan Bet $50 On Eugenio Suarez Hitting A Home Run, And Ended Up Catching The Home Run Ball Live At The Game
White Elephant Gift Exchange. Three Of Twelve People Brought The Same Gift. Too Funny
I Got My Bikes Registered Years Apart And These Are The 2 Auto Generated Plates I Got
I Have Never Seen This Occurring Naturally Before In My Life
High Five
My Neighbors Tree Fits Perfectly In My Window
My Boyfriend And I Went To A Beer Festival And Met A Couple Who Was Dressed The Same As Us
A Stray Bullet On New Year's Eve Lands In A Guy's Phone In Beirut Airport
This Fly Just Flew Into A Plant And Killed Itself At In-Laws House
The Cat Knocked My Daughter’s Fish Bowl Off The Dresser
Please buy a bigger tank for the fish. And maybe another fish to have company
Six Sisters, Separated Since Birth, On The Day They Finally Met — At Harry Potter World
This Exposed Tree Root I Saw On A Hike Looks Like A Van Gogh
This Bird Poop On My Car Looks Like A Bird Pooping
A €1 Coin Fits Perfectly In My Cell Phone Case
Score Is 69 To 69 With 69 Seconds And The White Jerseys Add Up To 69
Years Ago My Brother Lost His Cellphone On A Roller Coaster. We Figured There Was No Way To Know When. Then She Saw The Ride Photo
The Inside Of This Branch Looks Like A Pumpkin
Odd-Shaped Clearing
Hit And Run Driver Left License Plate Imprinted On My Car
I was in a hit and run years ago and the other cars license plate fell off.
Bought The Car On The Left. I Was Issued A License Plate With The Number 6001. Then I Go To A Restaurant And The Car Next To Me Has The License Plate Number 6002. Both Are Hondas Too
This Oval Picture Frame
Pulled Up To This In Traffic
The Luckiest Day Of My Life
I Dropped A Grape And It Landed Upright
My Father-In-Law Caught Two Fish With The Same Lure At The Same Time
If It's Not Meant To Work, It Should Not Fit
Car Found After An Amber Alert Near Me
These Burned Out Lights Perfectly Align
Got A New Car Last Week. Neighbor Meant To Reverse But Was In The Wrong Gear. (3 Photos)
Sunlight Going Through My Window Looks Like The Exclamation Point From The Metal Gear Solid Series
Gosh! I utterly, utterly LOVE that game, with passion! Arigato Master Hideo Kojima!
Saw A Plane Refueling Mid-Flight While On A Hike
Synchronicity is a cheeky little goblin pulling the strings in the background, making things happen that, when they occur together, give up their individuality, and we can only wonder...for example, on two city trips to Rome - years apart to each other - I ran into one of my former teachers, namely my Latin teacher, and both times it happened in the Pantheon...THAT'S what C.G. Jung meant when he was referring to »synchronicity«, my fellow pandas...🤔
Synchronicity is a cheeky little goblin pulling the strings in the background, making things happen that, when they occur together, give up their individuality, and we can only wonder...for example, on two city trips to Rome - years apart to each other - I ran into one of my former teachers, namely my Latin teacher, and both times it happened in the Pantheon...THAT'S what C.G. Jung meant when he was referring to »synchronicity«, my fellow pandas...🤔
