11-11-08
This date November 11th is the inspiration for my first official entry to my blog. Back in September of 2003 I participated in a “Year to Live” group. It was a facilitated group that met regularly with the focus on that year being our last. When my friend Melissa said it was something she was doing I had no doubt I was being called as well. The group is based on Stephen Levin’s book “A Year to Live”. I never looked at life and death as closely as I did that year. I hope to share some of my insights and experiences through out this blog. One of which is the following.
Right away changes began to take place. I got sick enough to clean up my diet thus resulting in a steady weight loss. I also noticed I would be in deep thought or action only to look up at the clock at specifically 11-11. Over and over, morning and night until it dawned on me it was a pattern and yet profound. I’d always smile out of curiosity as though someone special I was waiting for knocked on my door. Then I noticed it beyond the clock. All over, in my check registry, calculators, a timer I’d pick up…all over the place I was encountering 11-11. I’m learning that 11-11 in the numerology world is quite profound and I can’t wait to see what happens in 2011.
It then came over me that maybe November 11, 2003 was the day I was to die. I was certain that this is what it meant. So much so, I informed a then roommate of mine the night before, if I were to die the next day " just know I knew". Well, clearly I’m still here, and grateful for it. It then occurred to me; maybe I just don’t know what year. I had always wondered how we would all live our life if we knew the date of our death but not the year. By the way, I expect to last to 111!
A couple days ago walking through Golden Gate Park to Ocean Beach I was pondering this date coming up and how at 47 years old I have so many ideas and interests and a new lust for life my head is bouncing like a ping pong ball from one to the other. I now think of this date as MY new year’s celebration. During my walk I contemplated the same question I asked myself five years ago. What if this was my last year? How would I wish to live it? What would my priorities be?
Recently, it was suggested was to do something creative everyday. Writing has always been something I love to do. I’ve been inspired by three blogger’s in my life. Two of my brothers Kurt (thanks to him, he’s assisted in getting me going) and Scott. My friend Erin lives in India and has graced me and countless of other’s with her ventures. I hope you enjoy and gain a little ESH...Experience, Strength & Hope.
