The Conundrum of Coincidences: Why Do You Text Me When I Think of You?

It's a common experience: the very moment you think about someone, they contact you via text or phone. Have you ever wondered if this was telepathy, or simply a stroke of luck?

Confirmation Bias: Our Deceptive Memory

While this phenomenon might seem like telepathy, it is often a result of confirmation bias. Confirmation bias is the tendency to remember information that supports our beliefs, while dismissing anything that contradicts them.

Think about it this way: how many times have you thought about a person, only to find out they did not contact you? The truth is, you probably have many such instances, but they do not stick in your memory as they do not support your belief in telepathy.

Consider the times when someone does contact you at the same time you were thinking about them. These instances tend to stick out in your mind, leading you to believe they are more frequent than they actually are. This is a classic example of confirmation bias.

The Unlikely Explanation: Coincidence

Instead of attributing these coincidences to telepathy, a more plausible explanation is that they are simply coincidences. The human mind is wired to notice patterns, and when two seemingly unrelated events happen close in time, we often jump to conclusions.

Take note of the frequency with which you think about different people. You might be surprised to find that these coincidences are not as rare as you might think. It is the rare occasion when someone contacts you after you have been thinking about them that makes the experience feel significant.

Psychic Phenomena: Exploring Further

For those who are curious, it's worth exploring the realm of psychic phenomena. Terms such as clairvoyance, claircognition, and clairsentience are worth investigating. These refer to various psychic abilities such as perceiving information through senses other than the physical ones.

Ground yourself in evidence-based knowledge. There is currently no scientific evidence supporting the existence of telepathy. Instead, consider these experiences as intriguing and perhaps a gift of psychic ability growing within you.

Enjoy the Positive Thinking

At the end of the day, while it's tempting to jump to the conclusion of telepathy, it is more likely a coincidence or a result of confirmation bias. Life is filled with coincidences, and if you can learn to embrace them, you might find them more enjoyable and less mysterious.

So, the next time you think of someone and they contact you, consider it a gift. It could be a coincidence, but remember, the beauty of life lies in the unexpected moments. Enjoy the experience and continue to explore the world of psychic ability if that interests you.