Synchronicity Part III July 30, 2010

Today I was delivered a letter from my HR representative whose last day was today. Upon opening and reading it, I began to tear up because it was a dedication to the people she held dear to her during her time here at Stiefel. I was one of them. I am thanking God for helping me to be profound to others and an inspiration. I then began to feel saddened because more people were moving out of my life.

I then went to my phone to make sure I had added her information to my Contacts and I had. But what I noticed was the fact that I had three different Elaines’ in my list. Then I thought about the personalities of them all and realized they were just sweet, loving, nurturing people. I can call on them when I need to talk about issues and they always have an encouraging word.

At that moment, I started going through the other people I know and have met in my life and realized that I had several groups of people with the same name and have found that they all exhibited the same characteristics of one another in each name group. The Davids I have found are women lovers and not wanting to stick to just one. The Jaime’s (all had a different way of spelling their name, hahaha) were all silly, rambunctious, no-nonsense, humorous people. I always enjoyed their company and we were ALWAYS inseparable until our paths parted. The Keisha’s (all with a different spelling as well) are feisty, loyal, smart women. They have been with me from the time we met. Always keeping in touch and lifting me up when I was down and going through a rough spot. But the exchange was often mutual, because when they had issues, I was there to return the favor. The Judys (some different spelling too, hahaha) are all tall, feisty, tell-it-like-it-is women. I love their candidness, strength, and poise. They always look good too! Dressed to the nine! Very seldom did I see them dress down (I mean jeans and sneakers).

Have you ever just sat back and took stock of who you know and how they impact your life? I never really paid much attention until this past year on how the people we allow in our lives affect us and what we do. But best believe I am paying close attention now. I have learned to watch for certain attributes in people which make me steer clear or draw close to them.

Perhaps I am reading too much into it, but it’s too coincidental that every time I meet someone that has the same name as others I know, they all have the same attributes. It is ironic … synchronistic.