Do you have a thing? Do you have a sign that’s between you and the universe, and when you see it, hear it or feel it, you’re like, okay, yep, thanks for the sign?
My sign, now don’t laugh, but my sign has always been Elvis Presley, the one and only.
My earliest memories from a very young girl were listening to Elvis and watching his movies. I loved him. He became my favourite singer when I was 5 years old, and at 56 nothing has changed.
Throughout my life I always seem to be in the right place at the right time to hear Elvis. Now I know what you’re thinking. Of course you’re going to hear Elvis. He remains one of the most successful and enduring singers in the world, despite his passing in 1977, when I was only twelve. But it’s more layered than that.
Let’s look at my recent trip to Paris. I was exploring this beautiful city on my own and wanted to cross the Seine. There are multiple bridges in the city to walk across the Seine. I chose one that was close to me, started walking across, and the French busker on the bridge started singing Elvis. Quite terribly, I might add. But there it was, on this bridge, at this time. Elvis again.
Then there’s the time in Scotland. Literally hopping out of the Uber close to the Royal Mile, I’d just shut the car door when I heard the familiar music of an Elvis song. A few feet away, a Scottish busker, resplendent in his kilt, was singing ‘Suspicious Minds’, an Elvis classic.
I smiled and thanked the universe. Our Uber driver could have let us out anywhere near the Royal Mile. Five minutes later, I would never have heard the busker do his Elvis song. Coincidence or not?
All throughout my life these sorts of coincidences have occurred. Being in the right place at the right time? Just a coincidence, all of them? Just a way for humans to make meaning in the world around them that gives them comfort? Or is it more than that?
Are they signs from the universe, a gentle nudge to put a smile on my face? I think so. And even if it’s an insane coincidence over the decades, it doesn’t matter, as it brings me comfort, if only for a few minutes.
I would love to know what your signs are. Does this wondrous universe have a subtle way of sending you signs? Are they feathers? Are they smells? Is it an animal? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
A little more from my travels and memories
- Elvis in concert!!! — the Elvis performance I wish I’d witnessed.
- A Free Day in Edinburgh — including the Royal Mile, where I heard that Scottish busker.
- My curiosity about the world inspires travel for me! — a little more about why I love exploring places like Paris.
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