He-e-e-r-r-e-e-‘s Johnny!
You might recall the post on Feb. 4 about Johnny B. Goode, the West Palm Beach fellow who keeps getting arrested for minor public annoyances. We mentioned him again in March when we wrote about Robin Hood, another guy with a famous name who is also in repeated trouble with the law–although we suspected, or hoped, he gave away some of the goods he stole, since who needs three of the same baseball caps.
So, when I received an e-mail from Johnny B. Good, with no ‘e,’ I wondered if Johnny from West Palm got on line and did a Google search for his name. But not the case. In fact, this is another Johnny B. Good, possibly a nom de plume for a young man residing in Lisbon, Portugal. The e-mail led me to a Facebook synchronicity site that I’ve visited.
Johnny B posted a story about how he was stuck in traffic recently and noticed a colorfully painted van nearby. The next day, in another part of the city of two million, he parked his vehicle, got out, and there, parked close by, was the same van. He was amazed and baffled and before walking off jotted down the e-mail address that was on the side of the van. Then he asked readers what it meant and if they thought he should contact the owner of the van.
I told him that maybe the synchronicity was about awareness, reminding him of the hidden magical nature of reality. I added: “But you never know what might happen by contacting the owner of the vehicle. That might lead to yet another synchronicity. Good luck!”
So, Johnny B Good decided to act, and later posted an update. “I contacted the painter by email, got her reply and saw some of her paintings on her blog. Two of her main themes are called: “The Magic of Chance and the Magic of Life :-)”
So, I would say, no, that was no mere coincidence. It was synchronicity, and we have to wonder if there is more to follow between those two.
R
This synchronicity marks a kind of milestone: post #500. We’re grateful to all of you for the synchronicities, insights, and comments you have contributed. We hope that you have learned as much as we have from this sometimes baffling and always illuminating phenomenon.
Oh, whew! You're not stopping the blog. Wonderful.
A business blog I follow posted a farewell today – fortunately it was an April Fools Joke.
I'm glad Johnny B. followed up and sent that email, it makes the story more cool.
Thanks, Maggie! And you've got that wonderful NDE we would love to repost!
Happy 500! It's been just a short time since I discovered your blog and and yet I've learned so much from stopping in…really looking forward to your new book.
I'm grateful for finding you.
xo
Congratulations 🙂
Wow congratulations on 500!
I also agree please don't stop the blog!
oh, sorry, meant to mention i'm still here actually and will be at least another week or more – just finally got to the net today for a few minutes – running around constantly – the weather is absolutely glorious – 82 degrees with wonderful breezes!
You have to post video and photos on your blog. Can't wait to see it! I know I read that poem, but am off to re-read! Congrats, Gypsy!
ALRIGHT THEN! on the blogging is too much fun to give up 🙂
only have access to net occasionally – bummer! miss you all SO much!
theatre production tomorrow night – two actresses alternating verses doing my HANDYMAN poem – with male blues guitar strummin' – can't wait to see it – will get video and photos –
oh, very very neat "boss" stuff going on with you two! gee, you all have florida rockin'!!
Gypsy, you're back?!
Interesting wf, aleksandar.
500 and counting, guys. We're starting to collect stories for a sequel book! Even if we weren't, though, blogging is too much fun to give up!
FABULOUS FIVE HUNDRED!!! how wonderful! and it is all of us who thank the two of you for sharing your light with us – and for your blog's connectivity core! congratulations!
Congrats on #500. We have learned a great deal from your blog. Please do not go away now that the book is about to be published! We love your blog.
I've left comments on their wall (the latest post).
Word Verification Redsi – It kind of sounds for Red Hot Chili Peppers (my comments on the wall) like the way we here say Rolingstonsi or Bitlsi.
Another congrats on 500 posts – long may they continue.
Congratulations on #500! I have been continually amazed at how frequently you can post these synchronicities. Maybe all of life is one big sync.
XOX
Adele