The Nichols

The Nichols

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Doppelgangers

It is often said that there is another person that looks just like you somewhere in the world. Normally I would think much of it. However, for the last while I have been having continued episodes of seeing doppelgangers of certain individuals of my family. It is always the same people. There is a constant need for me to stop and take a double-take just to make sure that it is not who I it is. There have been times when the feelings of joy and confusion flares when my mind registers for that slight moment that it might be that particular person. Only to be disappointed when it connects that it is not who I thought it was only a very good look alike.
After such incidents I have to think why do I keep seeing my family members when I perfectly well that they do not live in the Provo area and that they wouldn't just randomly show up on the street or gym. It seems as though there might be a deeper psychological issue going on. Maybe I am thinking about them in my subconscious and have a need to see them or resolve a conflict regarding them that has been flowing underneath in my subconscious.
Whatever the reason for this doppelganger occurrence once it is resolved I'll be able to go about my life without having to repress the urge to run up and hug a complete stranger or call out a family members name.