What are Your 12-12-12s?

For some reason I love numbers. There have been certain numerical patterns in my life I’ve noticed. For example I have lived at 3 different places in 3 different cities, all with 407 as the number in the street address. Weird, huh?

I also seem to wake up naturally at the exact same time every day when I don’t set an alarm – 7:17am. No matter how early or late I go to sleep, I always wake up at 7:17. Now that’s definitely weird.

My birthday is October 10^th and I am one of those lucky folks in this century to have a numerically interesting birthday – 10-10-10.  (CLICK HERE to see what I did.)  It was AWESOME!

Since today is also one of those numerically interesting dates,  today I decided to make lists in 12’s. I thought I’d share:

Twelve things to say YES to:

1. People who make you laugh.
2. Sitting in sunlight.
3. More rest than you think you need.
4. An invitation that feels exciting and scary at the same time.
5. Hugs.
6. Moving your body.
7. Daydreaming.
8. Opportunities that get your juices flowing.
9. A brunch invitation – with Mimosas.
10. Going to a movie you’ve never heard of.
11. Petting an animal.
12. Smelling flowers.

Twelve things to say NO to:

1. Rushing.
2. Negative thoughts.
3. Conversations with people who constantly drain your energy.
4. A request that immediately causes you stress.
5. The inner critic who tells you you’re not good enough.
6. More work when you already have a full plate.
7. Pushing yourself to do more when you feel tired.
8. Unhealthy guilt or shame.
9. Second helpings when you feel full.
10. Acting out of spite or fear.
11. Saying things you don’t mean in anger.
12. The next drink when you know you’ve had enough.

Twelve things that CONTRIBUTE to a great life:

1. A pet (or two or three!)
2. An ability to laugh at yourself and others.
3. A home that nurtures your soul.
4. Good friends to share the details of daily life with.
5. Sense enough to back out of arguments that never go anywhere.
6. A beautiful garden.
7. Eating fresh, healthy, home cooked food.
8. The ability to say “I’m sorry.”
9. Becoming good at feeling your feelings and trusting them.
10. Relaxed breathing and being present in your body.
11. Reading books that grow you as a human being.
12. Acting Outside of the Box.

Today I invite you to create your 12/12/12 list. Do it quickly and spontaneously and notice what you learn about yourself.  Don’t censor or try to “figure it out” or make it perfect.  Just write 12 things to say YES to, 12 things to say NO to and 12 things that CONTRIBUTE to a great life – YOUR great life!

By the way, notice that nothing on my list is about my job(s) in show business.  It’s part of my life that I could have included…but there is so much more!

Please feel free to share your comments on your 12-12-12s below!  Lisa