Synchronicity with Vic Mansfield, Ph.D.

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Even though synchronicity, the term coined by Carl Jung for meaningful coincidences, has attained some renown, according to Mansfield it is badly misconstrued. Here he discusses what synchronicity is, its parallels with quantum mechanics and perhaps why it shows up in our lives: "In some sense, final cause is operating in synchronicity. There seems to be something impelling us to come to some sort of resolution with our problems." Mansfield delves into the complex issues of synchronicity and quantum mechanics in terms we can all understand, drawing upon his seemingly disparate studies in physics and Buddhism, as well as his own personal experiences, enabling us to see the magic of synchronicity and the underlying scientific basis for it working in our own lives. (hosted by Michael Toms)

Bio

Vic Mansfield, Ph.D., 1941-2008, was Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Colgate University. He died peacefully after a valiant two-year struggle with lymphoma. He was 67 years old and is survived by his wife Elaine and two sons David and Anthony.

His books include:

• Synchronicity, Science, and Soulmaking: Understanding Jungian Syncronicity Through Physics, Buddhism, and Philosophy (Court Publishing 1995)
• Head and Heart: A Personal Exploration of Science and the Sacred (Quest Books 2002)
• Tibetan Buddhism and Modern Physics: Toward a Union of Love and Knowledge (Templeton Foundation Press 2008)

• Leaning into Love: A Spiritual Journey through Grief (Larson Publications 2014)

To learn more about the work of Vic Mansfield go to www.lightlink.com/vic.

Topics Explored in This Dialogue

• How to recognize synchronicity in your life
• What, in other people, repels you
• Exploring the nature of projection
• The deeper meaning of the relationship between you and others
• The parallels between synchronicity and quantum mechanics
• The distinction between synchronicity and other paranormal phenomenon
• Exploring the guru/disciple relationship
• The catch-22 in transforming the ego
• Principles of non-locality and the instantaneous connection of particles
• The amazing correlations between quantum mechanics and Buddhist doctrines
• The scientific basis for meaningful coincidence

Host: Michael Toms      Interview Date: 2/17/1997      Program Number: 2615

Music Included

From Album: Recurring Dream
Artist: Sylvan Grey
1989 Fortuna Records #17063-2

From Album: Spellbound
Artist: Joe Taylor
1995 RCA Victor 09026-68196-2

From Album: In the Garden
Artist: Eric Tingstad & Nancy Rumbel
1991 Narada ND-64004