Cause and effect Quote by David Richo
“Synchronicity is a term used by Carl Jung to describe coincidences that are related by meaningfulness rather than by cause and effect.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Synchronicity: The Bridge Between Matter and Mind, David Richo, 1999
Coincidences gain significance when they feel meaningful, not just causal.
In simple terms: Meaningful coincidences matter.
Notice patterns that feel significant.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative brainstorming
- relationship insights
- decision making
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt a coincidence was meaningful?
- How do you differentiate chance from significance?
Not all coincidences are meaningful; beware of over‑interpretation.