I haven’t posted recently but feel I must tell you this little story from yesterday. Its all about synchronicity. It happened yesterday at my brothers 75th birthday. He decided to have a family BBQ, in the garden; something he and his wife do very well. And joining the family and grandchildren were two lady guests, who had travelled in from Europe for the occasion. One from Italy and another friend from France. What do we know about synchronicity? Its when two things happen at the same time, quite by chance, and in perfect symmetry. Or something like that! It’s a coincidence we say; but I think there is more to it than that. I’m no psychologist so I will leave it to you all to express your own thoughts The party was in full swing. We all seated at a long table. All together I think there were 14 of us. My sister in law suggested I play some Italian songs on my Bluetooth speaker. And the first request was VOLARE, not the Dean Martin version but the one by Domenico Modugno. All in Italian. This song is also very popular with the family, especially when we have all been drinking!
Whilst I was fiddling with my mobile phone to find this song, so one of the grandchildren suggested that my brother should have a ‘clap’ for every one of his 75 years. And so, all round the table, we began this slow clap towards the magic 75. Meanwhile, I was looking for “Volare” on my Spotify account. And having found the song, so the intro and verse began blaring out full volume from the speaker. I'm guessing this was between 35 and 45 on the clap sequence.
Would you believe it, as soon as the clapping marked the final 75 count, so the chorus of Volare rang out and we all, in unison, began singing along, all around the table. That timing was immaculate. No conductor could have orchestrated that better. The clapping started at a random point and the verse began at a random point. 75, JACKPOT and VOLARE Oh oh! Honestly, I had tears in my eyes, though no one at the time realised the chances of that happening, being thousands to one. It just seemed natural. I just wish we had filmed it all!
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Well this would be God's way of joining in with the gaiety and love around the birthday table. Something to do with Love reaching out and touching us? Thanks for such an interesting reply Kate. X
thanks for such wonderful story, hope your brother and everyone really enjoyed party. Must admit I’m envious of having big family, I’m only child, and few cousins died. Oh well,! Best regards, Jean x
Sounds like you all had a good time. I too dont believe in coincidence and like Katinka's explanation on this. Happy belated birthday wishes to your brother. I had to look up Domenico Modugno and think I like his version better for Volare x
Guess what? I played Volare by Domenico Modugno, this morning in hospital to a bay of 4 lady patients. Three ladies began singing the known words as I offered them my voice on "Volare, oh oh, cantare 0-0-0-0" It was such fun. I followed that one with "That's Amore". I think I will write a post on this morning's visit!
What a beautiful picture and a wonderful birthday celebration! I’m not a big believer in coincidence I prefer to see this kind of thing as small miracles. Years ago I saw a small plaque that said “ small miracles are around us every day if we only take the time to see them “ I’ve found this to be true hundreds of times over the years. (most recently just yesterday evening ) Definitely a higher power joined that beautiful celebration 😊 xx
Yes JJ_7, Serendipity IS the word! Thanks for that.😜I'm back on the hospital radar as regards bronchiectasis having recently had some long function tests in Respiratory. (I had complained of being more breathless.) But I'm good to go and am confident I can manage whilst being monitored more regularly by the hospital. So I'm fine and visited UCLHospital yesterday morning to entertain the patients. One lady actually said I was a good singer! I was singing the chorus bit on "Volare."
That’s amazing Greenie. Happy birthday and a healthy year is wished for your bother. How lovely. Family get togethers are precious. Best wishes to all your family, Diane 😊
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