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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Aastha Raj

Psychology says people who constantly look for signs from the universe are just trying to make sense of the uncertain world

Have you ever thought about someone only for them to call a few minutes later? Or noticed the same number appearing repeatedly and wondered whether the universe was trying to tell you something? Many people describe these experiences as "signs from the universe." Whether it's repeatedly seeing angel numbers, hearing the same song at the perfect moment or interpreting a chance encounter as destiny, these experiences often feel deeply meaningful. Psychology does not confirm that the universe sends personal messages, but it does explain why the human mind is remarkably skilled at finding patterns, creating meaning and connecting unrelated events. Researchers say these mental processes are a normal part of how our brains make sense of an uncertain world.

The brain is naturally designed to find patterns

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