- Both synchronicity and coincidence are defined as striking occurrences of 2 or more events at one time. Coincidence refers to chance or luck and synchronicity refers to the presence of a deeper intelligence. Synchronicities feel like magic to me and very positive, with an I am on the right track feeling. There is a quote by Albert Einstein, " There are only two ways to live life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." I choose the latter, what about you?