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Embracing Synchronicity: Meaningful Coincidences

Clinical EFT Therapy Validated as Evidence-Based Practice for Psychological and Physiological Conditions2

A comprehensive scientific review of a therapy called Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) has been published in a top peer-reviewed journal, Frontiers in Psychology.

It compared the evidence for EFT against criteria published by the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 12 Task Force on Empirically Validated Therapies. Summarizing the results of 56 randomized controlled trials, it found that EFT is highly effective for anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, and stress symptoms.

EFT, also known as acupoint tapping or simply “tapping,” is a practice that combines acupressure (tapping on acupuncture points) with elements of conventional psychological methods like cognitive processing and exposure therapy (focusing on distressing memories). Studies show that the addition of acupressure rapidly reduces the emotional triggering that results from disturbing events.

In the past decade, research in EFT has increasingly focused on objective biological markers such as cortisol levels, immune function, brain activity, and gene expression. It has also been used to successfully treat physical conditions including pain, insomnia, and autoimmune diseases.

The results of randomized controlled trials, the gold standard of research, showed EFTs effects to extend beyond the subjective perceptions of stress measured in psychology. The paper’s coauthor and EFT pioneer Dr. Dawson Church observed that, “Self-reporting and subjective change is one thing, but objective change means that independent of what you think or report, there are external positive changes that are measurable.”

The review concludes that Clinical EFT is “efficacious for a range of psychological and physiological conditions. Treatment is associated with measurable biological effects in the dimensions of gene expression, brain synchrony, hormonal synthesis, and a wide range of biomarkers.”

The paper noted several other characteristics of the treatment method. Comparatively few treatment sessions are required, treatment is effective whether delivered in person or virtually, and symptom improvements persist over time. Also, EFT works well as group therapy, which makes it cost effective to administer.

EFT is also unusually safe, with no reports of adverse events in the more than 2,000 study participants. This has led to it being characterized by the US Veterans Administration as a “generally safe therapy.” The paper notes the prevalence of “simultaneous symptom reduction,” where multiple psychological conditions (such as depression and anxiety) and physiological diagnoses (such as pain and insomnia) decline at the same time.

With over 125 studies now published in peer-reviewed journals, Clinical EFT is one of the most-researched treatment methods in the field of psychology. The review paper found it to be a stable and mature method with an extensive evidence base, capable of being used in primary care settings as a safe, rapid, reliable, and effective treatment for both psychological and medical diagnoses.

Through an extensive online survey involving 1,551 individuals who had encountered coincidences, he uncovered a remarkable insight: the most common type of coincidence experienced by participants was the occurrence of thinking about someone just before receiving an unexpected call from that very person. 

Notably, Beitman discovered that individuals who possess heightened sensitivity or intuition also tend to encounter a greater number of coincidences compared to their less attuned counterparts.

Coincidences have threaded their way throughout the fabric of Beitman’s own existence from his earliest memory. One poignant incident in particular stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring nature of synchronicity. 

The Meaning of CoincidenceResiding in San Francisco, far from his parents in Connecticut, Beitman found himself standing at his kitchen sink one evening at 11 p.m. An inexplicable sensation of choking gripped him, even though he had consumed neither food nor drink. The discomfort eventually subsided, and he retired for the night. 

The following day, he received a phone call from his brother bringing heart-wrenching news: his father had tragically passed away at 2 a.m. in Connecticut, succumbing to a choking episode (e.g. precisely the same time given the three-hour time-zone difference on opposite sides of the US).

Beitman refers to such profound experiences as “simulpathity,” which encompasses the ability to perceive or feel another individual’s distressing sensations from a distance. While some scholars offer explanations of synchronicities as random occurrences governed by probability, Beitman firmly believes both the sheer number and magnitude of coincidences in people’s lives transcend statistical reasoning. 

Regardless of the stance one takes, the research indicating those who cultivate synchronicity tend to experience it more frequently underscores the importance of attentively observing the occurrence of synchronicities in our own lives.

Personally, I have adopted the practice of notating synchronicities in my journal with a prominent “S” encircled, and as I embrace this mindset, synchronicities have seemingly multiplied from rare occurrences to daily happenings. It is plausible that as we attune ourselves to the grand cycles of consciousness within the universe, we gradually align with its rhythm. 

Practicing Meditation for Synchronicity

Through regular meditation and conscious alignment with the synchronized universe, we unlock the pathway to an easier and more fulfilling life. When individuals contact us and offer timely support, when ideas manifest precisely when guidance is sought, and when we find ourselves at the right place and time to receive blessings of prosperity and knowledge, life becomes markedly smoother compared to the arduous journey of “going it alone.”

Harmony resonates throughout the natural world, synchronized in sublime alignment. Why not surrender to its current and flow with the river of life, rather than perpetually swimming against the proverbial tide? 

By embracing synchronicity and the meaningful coincidences we encounter, we open ourselves to a realm of infinite possibilities and our journey unfolds with newfound purpose and fulfillment. Contact Dawson Church and the team here at UpLife for more information on how you too can begin the beneficial practice of synchronicity through meditation today. 

 

Reference

Beitman, B. D. (2016). Connecting with coincidence: The new science for using synchronicity and serendipity in your life. Health Communications. 

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