this happens to me almost evey single time. i notice that whenever i put in an UNcounted number of pages in the printer to print out documents, for some reason i always end up putting the EXACT amount of papers to print. i would consider, oh what a coincidence, but i notice this happening to me all the time, and im talking big quantities like 36, or 45, or 52, im not reffering to small amounts.
so, it kinda makes me think...what is this?? am i getting some type of wierd sign? is someone trying to tell me something? or is just the big odds i keep getting?
i know im being a little sarcastic, but this little things i notice bug me, and even though they arent bad, im always curious to find an answer or at least an idea of why such thing occurs, even if you dont know the answer, which i wouldnt be surprise, what ever you idea you have, gives me ideas to think about as to why such thing keeps on happening...
thanks!
2006-10-09 13:46:59 · 7 answers · asked by sueet2b 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
wow! thank you to everybody, each one of these answers were unique and actually cleared out my unanswered thoughts, thanks so much!!
2006-10-10 04:59:40 · update #1
Most people don't realize the full potential of the brain. I'm sure you've heard most people use only 3% of the capability. Even the brightest use at most 10%.
You've probably crossed that 3% barrier and moved up to 4% or something. Your brain is capable of counting large numbers very fast, we just learn the wrong way and don't let it happen.
In Computer Science there are many problems that have been determined to be very difficult for a computer to do (some take days to compete. However, some people can look at the problem and give an accurate answer in seconds or minutes and no one seems to know how they do it.
The brain is just very powerful and no one understands it.
2006-10-09 14:01:03 · answer #1 · answered by Charlie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are not alone. I'm sure you are convinced some weird phenomena is at work here, but it may be just a weird series of coincidences. I, for example, routinely look up at the clock, check my watch, or ask someone for the time at 4:44pm. It's bizarre. Usually, I'm never in the same place as the last time I noticed it was 4:44 pm. The last time I experienced this I was in Disney World with my wife and kids so it's not like I'm in a rut. With you, you may be experiencing a form of the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon where the mind seeks to find patterns or repetition. It's just a guess, but I read the article about it the other day here: http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=417#more-417, and it seems like almost the same as what you are saying with the copy paper. Maybe my 4:44pm time thing isn't as compelling as you pulling out exactly as many sheets of copy paper you need a that moment, but these things can, and do happen. Weird stuff.
2006-10-09 21:06:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Grudge 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it could be a sign from a higher power, or it could be a coincidence SOME of the time, or it could be that you are sub-consciously able to calculate how many pages you need. The truth is I've noticed the same thing myself, for example when I go to the grocery store I am able to guess the amount of the bill within about 5% without actually counting the cost of anything (I mean I TOTALLY ignore the cost of produce as I usually buy mainly the same things over and over). Weird, huh?
2006-10-09 22:21:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is strange... If it really concerns you I would keep a tally of how many times it happens vs. dosen't happen so you can narrow it down to simple coincidence vs, destiny.
Now if you KNOW how many pages you're printing off BEFORE you put the paper in, it could also be that you've done it so many times that you know the feel of 25 or 30 or however many sheets of paper. It sounds weird but after years of counting tills I could pick up 1 dollar bills in 25 or 50 increments with incredible accuracy. This may be something you can credit to experience.
But hey, on the fun side if you're feeling really lucky go buy a Powerball ticket. Who knows, destiny may be calling you!
2006-10-09 21:03:22 · answer #4 · answered by ihatestupidclowns 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as far as what you've mention, you have the ability without knowing the vision of being a psychic. its not a coincidence, its a fact your mind is automatically working and definitely the vibrations of doing it. , better practice it. the best thing you could do for practicing is the playing cards. playing cards have 40 peices, i think., try to pick one and guess what it is. is it clubs, diamonds or heart. if your guess is right then you have the ability of being a psychic. there are so many types of psychic, maybe you are psychic good in numbers, you must be glad that you have this kind of ability. determination of improving your ability specially in numbers as youve mentioned will take you a long way going to success.
2006-10-09 21:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by Salvacionf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all have power, whether we realize it or not. It's cool! Try exerting your power in other ways and see what happens. Do you know who's calling when the phone rings? Do you know how people are feeling without them coming right out and telling you? I know people who can affect the weather or traffic. Exercise it and you will get better and better at controlling it. Who knows what you might be able to do!
Namaste,
Gwen
2006-10-10 01:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by gwennethmorgan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well maybe the universe is trying to get your attention to notice other small miracles that happen around you. . Begin to notice them, and you will experience even more.
2006-10-09 20:55:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋