“Coincidence” is a word we made up that really means reality.

It may be a welcome or unwelcome coincidence, but it’s never serendipity; it’s always reality.

We want something to fit in the box we’ve made for it so badly, that we attempt to wedge it in where it doesn’t fit, and announce to the world that it’s “serendip.”

I’ve always liked the word “serendipity” but never knew its origin. It comes from the fairy tale The Three Princes of Serendip where the three princes were making “accidental” discoveries while they were in search of something else.

“Accidental” is another word we use to explain away reality.

It’ll probably never catch on but it would be more accurate to say, “I made a reality” instead of saying, “I made a mistake.”

There is no length we won’t go to explain away “what is.”

It’s really a binary world when you break it down to it’s components: “Is” and “Isn’t.” “It’s morning or it isn’t.” “It happened or it didn’t.” “Is” and “Isn’t” are the only two legitimate children of reality. The others (Mistake, Accidental, Serendipity, and countless more) are adopted.

It’s not necessary to remove these words from your vocabulary. They’re colorful and descriptive. The real lesson is to know their real meaning when you catch yourself attempting to bend reality to your leaning.

All the best,

John

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