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Numerology and Serenity
"I have not failed 10,000 times, but have successfully found 10,000 ways that do not work."
--Thomas A. Edison
This month we will talk about the role that Numerology has to play within
serenity, which the American Heritage® Dictionary simply defines as: “The
quality or state of being serene; clearness and calmness; quietness;
stillness; peace.” No matter how you think about it, serenity is achievable
by all of us! However it is not magic and serenity will not come with the
snap of your fingers, rather it is something that you must strive for on a
daily basis. Achieving serenity requires your diligence, and determination.
How do you think about serenity? What perceptions does serenity bring to
your mind? Does serenity seem austere and difficult to reach? Do you imagine
it as a peaceful state? Does serenity bring images of Yoda or Buddhist
monks? It may be time to change your perceptions, and allow your soul to
have a voice.
We’ll focus on your Soul
Number. Listening to your soul through your personal numbers allows you
to be open to your inner voice. Your Soul Number represents your inner
feelings, yearnings, drives, dreams, and aspects of your spiritual
strengths. It is what you want! Consider what Blues Guitarist Jonny Lang has
to say about his love of music. He says: “My first memories are knowing at 3
that I was put here to do music.” Here is someone who understands the needs
of his soul. What does your soul need? Perhaps you have a Soul Number of 7,
and your soul may need quiet, nature, knowledge and education, while instead
you listlessly work at a job deep in the city that makes you bored, moody
and temperamental. You may become increasingly angry and frustrated, which
can lead to underachievement. Note that, In Buddhism, anger is seen as the
strongest of the afflictive emotions and is viewed as an enemy that can be
tamed by patience.
Your age can be a strong determining factor in how you channel your energies
and work toward accomplishing your dreams. Individuals younger than 20, may
need strong professional support (perhaps a mentor) from outside their
family to truly succeed. Recently, I saw a movie about life and the
struggles of growing up. In it a young man bravely and tearfully asks his
troubled mom to finally do what is right for him. If you are younger, you
may need to find the courage to do the same. Older individuals may need to
be more willing to take risks. What do you really want? Are you happy? Your
Soul number can provide clues to reaching your potential and
self-satisfaction. However, keep in mind that following its guidance
requires real, honest work on your part.
With serenity we can develop better understanding, compassion and acceptance
of ourselves, and the world. Your personal numbers can provide you with
guidance toward the better understanding of the situations in your life,
where you might not feel like being accepting or compassionate. Your
personal need for serenity increases with how far you distance yourself from
your inner voice. The more you listen to your inner voice, the better able
you will be to access your own serenity. The Buddhists might say that when
you can become quiet and patient, you can develop serenity. The individuals
with a Soul Number of 2, 5 or 3 may find it easier to access their serenity
than others, as they can be very easy going and tolerant. They often wish
for, and work toward relationships and partnerships. They can be adaptable,
and can go out of their way to make others comfortable and build community.
Questions to consider (especially for above numbers):
1. Am I being rigid?
2. Am I willing to ask for help?
3. Am I angry?
You may find it easier to bring serenity into your life by taking small
steps, such as The Serenity Prayer. It’s well known to participants of
Alcoholics Anonymous, as they incorporate it into their program. The prayer
has much to teach about what serenity is. Living your life with serenity,
and though this prayer, is about giving yourself permission to learn from
your mistakes. It’s about not being afraid to take relevant missteps and
healthy risks. Of course, you are not about doing things haphazardly or
blindly. At its core, serenity is about being an adult.
Unfortunately, today many of us lead busy lives, with little or no time for
ourselves. We are constantly prevented or distracted from quieting our
minds. Because of our distractions we cannot listen to our inner voice, even
though it may have something important for us. We worry what others may
think of us. We may be jealous of the success of others. We may be angry at
events in the world. We may be fearful of certain events. Most importantly,
we forget who we truly are. Through all of this noise, we let go of our true
potential, ideas, hopes, and dreams. Some of us, particularly those with
Soul Numbers 5, 8, or 9, may have to work harder at handling this noise as
we may “take on more than we can chew” at times.
Questions to consider (especially for above numbers):
1. Am I really handling this situation or have I learned to cope?
2. Am I afraid that I will look weak, if ask for help?
3. Am I afraid to slow down?
4. Will my life be empty if I slow down?
Now if you are not listening and acting on your inner voice, what do you do
instead? This is an important question as you may be satisfying a surface
want but ignoring or blocking the satisfaction of deeper desires. Our habits
can block us from reaching our stated goals. We simply have to find ways to
deal with our habits so that we can safely pursue our interests. Eventually
our blocks can numb us to our true feelings. We may substitute our habits
for real progress, feeling or accomplishment. Pushing aside your inner
wishes and dreams can be a source of tension in your life. Personal growth
is not about self-deception. It is about being an adult. This means that you
develop an acceptance of your habit, and work with it in your life. Of
course, accepting the habit, or craving, does not mean you like it. It does
mean that you acknowledge it. By recognizing your habit, you can begin to
work around it. You can say that you really want a late night snack, but
choose not to eat. It means that you need to evaluate your habits, and
scale back or eliminate those that prevent you from fulfilling your
potential and thus blocking you from serenity.
At the present, others may not readily recognize the power represented by
your Soul Number. They may even contribute to your unhealthy habits. You may
have to work very hard to prove yourself, and let yourself and others see
your natural talents. They may not believe in you yet. At first, you need to
believe in yourself, although you may still need the help of others. You may
need to take risks to accomplish your goals. One recent movie, “Pay it
Forward” demonstrates how hope for and belief in others can help us to move
forward and develop our own serenity. The movie’s concept is about taking
risks for others, risks that may be difficult, challenging, or intimidating.
Ultimately, it is about bringing serenity out into the world one person at a
time.
Finding others who understand and share your motivation and interests can be
imperative, as they can help you through obstacles, and to develop your
potential. Positive feedback, emotional backing, and love are all needed and
can make listening to your soul easier. Your strongest supporters and allies
might be those who share your Core numbers (Soul, Outer, Life Path,
Maturity, Destiny). Perhaps, they can offer insights to help you better
understand your personality in an optimistic and constructive manner. This
may help you to unearth your inner voice.
The act of simply listening to your inner voice can facilitate tranquility,
serenity and personal growth. Until you develop a connection with your soul
you may feel stressed and anxious. Your core numbers can give you direction
toward following your inner dreams and developing a link into your soul.
For instance, you may have a strong urging toward independence and
creativity (Soul Numbers 1, 9). You will need to find ways to be your own
person. If you fill your life with uninspiring activities and refuse
creative outlets you can easily become bored with life. Of course, other
numbers (Soul Numbers 2, 3, and 8) will require that you develop other
important traits, such as social and business skills. Your numbers can hold
the clues necessary to step forward in life.
Questions to consider (especially for above numbers):
1. Have I had fun lately?
2. Am I fulfilled with my career?
3. What did I like to do when I was young?
4. Am I worried about what my family might think?
Ultimately, having serenity means being authentic and living up to your
potential. It means that you know when to keep on trying, battle for change,
ask for help, or when to make do. Recently, I saw a reality show contestant
accept the fact that all he had to wear for the duration of the contest
(several weeks) was a skirt! He simply said: “It’s done.” He accepted it
without judging it, and that was it. He worked with the materials he had.
This is a good example of someone with a Soul Number 5. (They can be
adaptable, open to change, and adventurous.) At times we all may need to
find ways to work with “the cards we are dealt.”
Serenity can help us to accept our situation. Finding simple ways to develop
serenity can help you through your ups and downs. One good way to start your
day with serenity, might be to repeat this phrase from Course in Miracles,
“Today I shall judge nothing.”
Good luck on your journey into Soulful Living and Numerology.
Copyright © 2003 Rob Ragozzine. All
Rights Reserved.
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