Synchronicity

syn·chro·nic·i·ty ( P ) Pronunciation Key (sngkr-ns-t, sn-)n. pl. syn·chro·nic·i·ties
The state or fact of being synchronous or simultaneous; synchronism.
Coincidence of events that seem to be meaningfully related, conceived in Jungian theory as an explanatory principle on the same order as causality.

Has it happened to you anytime...this thing called synchronicity...well, i tumbled on this word quite accidently (serendipity...more on that later) some days back. Was in a contemplative mood that night, could not catch a wink even at 1 o'clock at night. I saw my dear hubby sleeping like a baby and could not get myself to wake him up (like a normally do...i know, very mean of me). So i decided to get a good read instead of counting sheep. Walked into the living room, and there was this book lying on the center table waiting to be picked up. Frankly, I had bought this book from Crosswords many moons back but never had a better opportunity crossed my way like this. So grabbed it with both hands and started turning the pages. The books name 'Even Eagles need a push" by David Mcnally was quite a pick up line even when the book was lying tucked away in a corner in the book store. So was wondering why had i even waited for so long to go beyond the cover page. I have always believed that in life, there is a time and place for everything....and a reason too. So, I guess this was the time, place and a reason all coinciding together as in falling in place or should I say....Synchronising.

So coming back to the book, I saw this lovely sounding word "Synchronicity" typeset somewhere in the first few pages of the book and I fell in love with it at first sight. And what a beautiful meaning, it almost took my breath away.
The extremely busy lives we lead nowadays, we fail to even realise the wonderful coincidences happening around us. They could have been small, big, trivial or important events that take place connected with our lives and we dont even know it happens

Its like some one said "Life is what happens when you are busy planning other things".Well, SOMEONE was indeed a wise person.

Next time, keep your eyes wide open, ears to the ground and senses tuned in to the right frequency. And then like a rare sight of a shooting star you might just witness a miracle at work.
Life is Magic...you can never know what to expect.
Experience it!

Postcards from Maldives by Mumbaikar

QUICK FACTS ABOUT MALDIVES

1. If your idea of a holiday is fun in the sun, strolling on silver beaches, snorkelling in the corals, soaking in the tropical sun, fishing and adventure sports then Maldives is THE place to be.
2. Maldives is an cluster of around 1200 islands and archipelago of 26 atolls. It lies to the south west of Sri Lanka and it takes an hour by flight from Colombo to reach there. From Mumbai to Colombo is around 5 hours.
3. It has fairly warm temperatures through out the year ranging from 25 to 29 degrees celcius and dipping in winters to 20 to 25 degrees.
4. Maldives has been rated as the top most honey mooners destination consistently and an exclusive tourist destination for many years till date by top tours and travels such as conde naste
5. Dhivehi is the local language but English is widely spoken and understood because of tourists from Europe and US who flock this exotic destination
6. Rufiyaa is the local currency but US$ are accepted at any commercial establishments including hotels other than travellers cheques and credit cards
7. Male is the capital of Maldives
8. Stay - There are innumerable hotels from 3 star to 5 star which have all the amenities to boot. Unfortunately, budget hotels are very rare to find unlike in Thailand. Each island is a resort in Maldives hence each resort has its own uniqueness which can be attributed to the natural surroundings of that island. One can google or yahoo search and get enough information on tariffs, room availability, activities available and pictorial view of the hotel. Most hotels have their own web site and from personal experience can vouch for the authenticity of the info on the net.
9. Points to remember when deciding resort - a)Proximity to Male/Airport, b)Stay should include Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner because any other option is island away, c)Activities available on Island such as snorkelling, Trawler fishing, Whale/Dolphin Watching, Island hopping is a must. For us Indians surfing and scuba diving may not be a must have, I assume. d)Facilities like swimming pool, tennis courts, TT rooms, badminton courts are anyway part of mostly all resorts but one can check just in case. e)Also, there are standard and superior rooms, find which one is suitable to your wallet. Ofcourse there are house reefs but they are trifle expensive.f)Airport drop is a must have, g)If a vegetarian need not worry since you would not go hungry like me, but Non vegetarians can have a gala time bingeing on seafood and local delicasies. If the resort has many restaurants all the better since one gets myriad options and not get bored with the same kind of food. h) Booking the rooms before landing is a must unlike other destinations like Thailand since most resorts are over booked esp. in peak periods and its cheaper that way as well.i) Visa is on arrival and carry enough dollars with you.j) Check for the comments/ratings of travellers who have stayed at the resorts for feedback. Its unbiased and mostly true.
10. One need not spend on shopping except for the souvenirs and ofcourse pack bagful of wonderful memories of this beautiful island
11. A digital camera or a handycam is a must have on this trip. If one has a disposable camera for underwater shooting its awesome. One can buy it from the local tourist shops as well.
12. Maldives is for honeymooners, adventure sports lovers, family and travellers who love solitude and action alike.Mostly for travellers who love the beaches, sands and water sports.
13. One week is good enough for a holiday here and any more you might never want to come back home.Its an addiction!
14. Cottons, sun screen lotion, swimming costume and a great holiday spirit is a must have to carry on this vacation
15. Maldives is a eco friendly destination so should be treated that way
16. The most fascinating part of Maldives is the psychedelic colours found under water and the myriad and abundance of undersea life. Its truly breathtaking!!!

For more details http://www.visitmaldives.com and check more details of Lohifushi Resort on www.vermillionmaldives.com/resorts/Lohifushi.htm. There are many such links to various resorts.