Just as a good wine needs time to breathe in order to develop flavors, a steak needs to rest for five minutes before serving in order to keep the meat juicy and a cake needs to cool before frosting,  you too need to take some time to breathe, rest and cool off.

Sometimes in the busyness of life and the quest of reaching for goals we forget to stop and rest.

A nap in the middle of the days seems like an indulgence.

A free afternoon of play feels naughty when there is a pile of things to do stacked up by your computer.

A short meditation seems like a nuisance when you have a deadline to meet.

But sometimes we need to stop and recharge in order to get the results we seek.

Rushing creates mistakes, missed opportunities, accidents and slips.

Slowing down to breathe, rest and cool off allows new ideas to pop up, clarity to surface, confirmation that you are on the right track to emerge and allows you to enjoy the journey.

Often just a short five minute break can alter your day in a positive way. Whether you close your eyes, take some deep breathes or simply gaze out the window a pause in your busy routine will return you to a state of presence and well being. It is here in this more calm and collected state that the pieces fall into place; the magic surfaces.

If you find yourself challenged to take even a short break in the middle of your busy day may I suggest limiting beliefs and perceptions are at hand. Beliefs such as: I don’t have the time to take a break. People will think I am lazy. People will think I am not responsbile. Taking a break won’t do any good. Or you fill in the blank ________ as you know best what you have been telling yourself.

Change those beliefs and you’ll find  the freedom of a breather in the middle of the day to be a blessing rather then a curse.

In fact start now. Close your eyes. Take a breath and for just a couple of minutes day dream about something fabulous.

~Love, Esther

PS. My eyes are closing now……

 

 

 

 

sometimes in the quest of living life and reaching for goals you need to rest too

 

 

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One of the most frequently asked questions I field is:

What does it mean when I see double and triple numbers especially

  1-1-1 and 4-4-4.

Seeing doubles and triplicates of the same number is not a new phenomena but more and more people are taking notice and want to know the significance. And yes there is a significance to this occurrence which is unique to each individual.

When someone asks me the above question they typically check out a website or a book which outlines the meaning of a specific number. This is a great place to start. Numerology is a fascinating arena and I use it often in my life. In fact I used it when coming up with the name of my new website You’re Almost There Girl.

Once that step has been taken I encourage individuals to go deeper and discover what the number or sequence of numbers means specifically to them. To learn what is their own private message. Generalizations are a nice jumping off point but I believe and utilize in my therapy practice and beyond, the practice of guiding each person to an understanding of what something means specifically to them.

Allow me to give you some examples from my own life.

Previously whenever I saw 11 or 444 or 5678 it was a signal to me that everything was lining up in my life.

Last year around November 11th when I saw 11-11 it was a sign that I needed to take notice of the significance of that date in regards to the The Shift of consciousness around the world.

Now when I see one’s lining up it’s my inner self telling me that what I anchored and shifted during 11-11 has integrated and I need to take time to reflect and validate the changes.

Previously whenever I saw 444 or 44 it was a sign to me that angels were close by. I took great comfort in this sign knowing that the angels had my back and were working on my behalf in challenging situations in my life.

Now when I see 44 or 444 there is a whole different meaning attached. Currently my spirit shows me these numbers to tell me that I am fully anchored in the 4th dimension. Then within a couple of hours somewhere, somehow I see 55 or 555 and that is my inner self saying, “And you are catapulting into the 5th dimension.” I feel this jump even though it is a bit wobbly at times. The confirmation that the jump is happening is encouraging.

The number five had always been my favorite number and I associate magic and mysticism with it. I still do and now with the added bonus of the message of 5th dimension living,  I find the number five a very magical number.

The number eight to me is the number of abundance. I love seeing those digits.

Nine is my life path number and according to numerology is the number of completion. When I see that number pop up in my life I know I am completing a cycle or a pattern.

Seven, well I was born on 07/07 so this number has always had a special place in my heart.  I associate the collective conscious belief of lucky number seven with it. Seven is also referenced at times to being God’s perfect number.

When I see a series of three’s to me that is a sign of Divinity.

As you can see in my life when I see double and triple numbers they hold a variety of meanings. Some line up with numerology and many meanings are unique to me and my life journey. The significance of these numbers is given to me  by Universe, my inner self and The Tribunal help out when I ask.

If you are one who also encounters double and triple numbers in your daily life I suggest that you move beyond the books and the websites which talk about such things and check in with yourself  to see what the numbers mean specifically to you. I guarantee there are unqiue messages at hand which will encourage you and continue to gently guide you forward in life.

What is your special number and what does it mean to you?  Please leave a comment and let us know.

~Love, Esther

 

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