The Path of Synchronicity: Align Yourself with Your Life's Flow

by Allan G. Hunter

A combination of Jungian study, literary analysis, and therapy, this guide offers a powerful vision for capitalizing on synchronicity to instill peace in the self and the world. Synchronous moments are more than pure chance, coincidence, and dumb luck; this book shows that by recognizing them as a connection to a much larger, older pattern, readers can use the myths of culture and 1,000-year-old civilizations to guide themselves out of suffering and into tranquility. Starting with a new explanation of synchronicity and then offering practical instructions and exercises to tap into this collective wisdom, the book helps readers identify the mythic patterns that guide humanity, allowing them to face inner monsters without fear, convert them into love and compassion, and relax as part of a universal harmony.

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2011

About the author

I'm a professor at Curry College. Massachusetts, and a counselor. My doctorate is from Oxford University, in English Literature, and I'm fascinated by literature and by the way it explores the deep structures of the psyche.

Reviews

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first book on the energy of the universe aka luck, karma, coincidence, Guiding Hand or God. A good read, riveting to the senses and to the soul. It rings true to what I have known- it requires work, devotion and alertness to be in the flow. To listen and remain calm in the face of uncertainty. :)

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Re-enforced a lot of practices that I already use, but were worthwhile to have reiterated. Good primer for someone not aware of the Flow.

[Marissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

This books attempts to examine the idea of synchronicity as a means to instill peace in the self and the world. Ironically, Hunter emphasizes his Oxford education and experience as a therapist, which should provide the reader some comfort in his use of language and literary theory and psychology. However, this is not the case. At times, his writing is pretentious, turgid, and bereft of either practical or theoretical use. His insights are a collection of common cliches you might have already heard throughout your childhood. Unfortunately, the work lacks originality and the author’s logic and writing style, at times, are problematic and circular. When Hunter states, "So here is the point: if we regard synchronicity as chance, or luck, then it could be good or bad depending upon our mind frame at the time" (12), I found myself laughing aloud and awaiting a punchline that never came. When he builds upon such "complex" logic by suggesting when the ego is conflicted it "responds by saying 'that's not fair!'," I could hear his readers echoing the same sentiment upon finishing their reading of this book. Although I do agree that some unique works have come from vanity publishing, you will not find anything of value in this book.