SYNCHRONICITY™ Version 2.5 Copyright 1989, 1990 Visionary Software, Inc. 503-246-6200.
*** HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT ***
Any time you don't know what to do, hold down the Command key while pressing an H. Do this at any point in the program (except during the Focusing Process) to look up keyboard shortcuts, how to Quit, etc.
*** ADJUSTING SOUND LEVELS ***
<Command - number> adjusts SOUND levels in program. <Command-0> turns sounds off, <Command-9> is the loudest.
*** FRAMING YOUR QUESTION ***
Ask a strategic or personal question and put it as clearly as possible. Then summarize your question in 10 words or less. Avoid asking yes or no questions, or looking for specific data. Ask for advice, like "What's the best approach to take regarding tomorrow’s negotiations?" Or just hold a question in your mind. But hold it clearly!
*** THE KEYBOARD FOCUSING RITUAL ***
The more focused and relaxed you are, the more clearly Synchronicity reflects. While holding the key(s) down, it can help you focus to watch the rotating words.
It's the exact timing of when you press and let go of the key(s) that selects the response you get -- not which or how many keys you press. The keyboard process is a mathematically accurate simulation of a very precise system for interpreting coincidence, which was studied for 30 years by Carl Jung, who coined the term "synchronicity." Synchronicity means that the archetypal response your keyboard timing selects for you is related to your mental processes during the time you press the keys and focus on the question. For a more in-depth understanding of archetypes and synchronicity, please read the Synchronicity Guidebook.
There's no way to do it wrong. You don't have to believe in or be bound by anything (even the literal meaning of the response itself) to receive greater clarity, detachment and intuitive stimulation for better decisions. Synchronicity is a non-demanding way to turn life’s stress into creative strategy.
*** HOW TO INTERPRET RESPONSES ***
The Present reading reflects the general background of the here and now. Usually, but not always, there will be Changes, which reflect foreground elements in transition. The Changes are the most specific indicators of what to do in your situation. If there are Changes, then there will also be a Future reading. Future indicates where navigation through change can take you. Sometimes the Future reading indicates imminent success. Other times it prepares you for upcoming challenges.
Synchronicity often gives amazingly profound and relevant advice. On the other hand, one can get mysterious responses, where the connection is not obvious. That's OK, because the feedback can still help you see through confusion, and stimulate your intuition in novel ways.
*** CREATE FRESH DEMO COPIES ***
We encourage you to make unnamed demo copies of Synchronicity for anyone you know with a Mac. Use <Cmd - C> and put it on a floppy, a hard disk, a network, or BBS -- it's OK. Everyone should have a chance to test Synchronicity in their own name. This program actually gains power from being personalized. When folks decide they want to own a copy, they can call a toll-free number and order a full-blown copy by phone at a discount (through one of our agencies). Then they are sent the full package, including the manual.
*** APPLE'S CHOOSER FOR PRINTER SELECTION ***
If you have a problem with printing, make sure that the printer of your choice has been properly selected in the Chooser desk accessory beforehand. Also, check to see if your print spooler is working properly.
*** CREDITS ***
• Concept and Design: Paul O'Brien
• Programming Management: Tyler Morrison
• Programming: T. Morrison and S.D. Quinn
• Art Design and Artwork: Georgia K. Peterson
• Author of Readings Text: Charles Jennings
• Special Thanks: To Fran Strom for Calligraphy. To Marianne Colgrove for candle animation. To Breathing Lotus School of Tai Chi, Portland OR for recording of class gong. To Dan Gibson Productions of Toronto, Canada for Pacific Tree Frogs from the"Solitudes" collection of environmental recordings. To Billy Steinberg for licensing the Switcheroo technology.
