The last year has been a real doozy. As ya'll may have noticed I've been immersed in waking, fleshy life so much my cyberlife has all but died...
I'm hoping 2006 to be the year of reintegrating my dream/cyber/waking lives in a smooth, balanced manner.
2005 Overview
The last year was ushered in by the most joyous holiday season I have known in many years. Telisha, Alex, my sister and our respective families were all fortunate to enjoy good times and good company together. I can't find words for the gratitude I feel for having been so lucky.
Unfortunately 2005 didn't take it's time throwing a curveball to my happiness. Early in the year my father passed away. It was a trying time for my sister and I. We both had a very strained relationship with our father for most of our lives.
The job has been fine with it's share of happy and tragic moments. The exit of upper management and arrival of common sense has allowed the staff to relax and enjoy work rather than having one of four different people on their ass about one thing or another.
T and I have had our share of joy and tears as well. We reunited just before Christmas after some time apart. We have both realized mistakes we made during the course of our first year together. I am hopeful we wil remember the wisdom imparted to us during our separation so we are more successful in our shared future.
Alex is at that point in his life where you can see the boyish features in his face turning into the man's face he will one day possess. Our break has been tough on him and his attitude towards me demonstrates the pain he has felt. He masks it in anger but the tears will flow and we will get through this.
Watching him grow, learn and create this last year has been the highlight of my year. He's gone from a boy who would follow other kids lead, to a young man who thinks and acts for himself and seems to be willing to lead now instead.
All in all it's been a good year.
2006 should hold some very interesting events. Some thoughts on the number eight... 2+0+0+6=8
From The Dreamtime Numerology page:
Esotericism sees the 8 as symbolizing a resurrection into a higher consciousness, and representing the eternal and spiral motions of cycles. It is this cyclic function of 8 that has come to mean success/failure and give it it's organizational powers. Behind all of this is the fact that 8 is really 4 (earth) doubled and therefore implying that 8 means intense involvement in material matters, money-making, industry and commerce, earthly power and all of 'the things of this world'
Character traits: Ambitious for power, status, money, and success. May lead to great success or sudden failure. Busy with world affairs. Interested in the materialization of their dreams and desires (into the physical world). This person may lead a life of constant effort trying to achieve their success in all matters and therefore avoid responsibility in their private lives.
Negative tendencies: Demands recognition, selfish, chases material wealth, self-centered, thoughtless.
Eternity, infinity, Caduceus symbol, God of trade/commerce
Astrology: Saturn ruler of Capricorn
From numerology guide:
8 - POWER
Traits:executive, professional, strength, money PROBLEM SOLVER, organizer, achiever, judgment
The number 8 symbolizes the principle of domination, control, and achievement. It is the executive decision-maker. The 8 tends to be rather formal, stern, and hard-headed. More comfortable in the realm of material, tangible facts, the 8 will be truly exceptional as soon as it develops its spiritual connection and intuition. A natural leader with a good grasp of how to accomplish any goal, it must learn compassion.
Gifts: Decisiveness, courage, focus, delegation
Challenges: Belligerence, manipulation, anger, judgment
Personal Goal: To exercise control over environment, to achieve power and status
Fears: Loss of prestige, being at the mercy of circumstances or of others less capable
Succeeds as: Any type of professional, business owner, publisher, contractor, engineer, financial analyst, judge.
There are 3 double-digit numbers that, while they are rooted in the single-digit numbers, require special emphasis and attention. These are 11, 22, and 33.
They are called Master numbers because they possess more potential than other numbers. They are highly charged, difficult to handle, and require time, maturity, and great effort to integrate into one's personality.
11 - IDEALIST
Traits:artist, celebrity, highly energized INSPIRATION, psychological, radical, sensitive
The number 11 symbolizes the principle of enlightenment. It colors everything with drama, a visionary outlook, artistic sensitivity, and a sparkling quality. It is not truly practical, but its contribution is its unique perspective and philosophy which instigates new consciousness. Its energy is very high-strung, intense, mercurial, polarized (off an on), and subtle.
Gifts: Revealing higher truths, transformation, poetic interpretation, romance
Challenges: Illusion, isolation, allergies, over-stimulation
Personal Goal: Living the dream
Fears: Drudgery, restriction, ugliness, boredom
Succeeds as: Media star, poet, inventor, psychologist, minister, designer, society figure, beauty queen, occultist
My Path:
YOUR LIFE PATH AS A 11/2:
Your main life purpose as an essential 11 is to learn to use your intense individualism, independence and creativity as you apply yourself toward your own principles of higher good that will serve others. You were born with the pure energy of a master number: there were no reduced numbers to form the 11 in your life path. This means that you will face many spiritual trials throughout this lifetime. That is good since it will allow you to grow and prosper as you serve others and your primary purpose in this life is one of service to others; however, you must first come to accept your own strong individualism and drive to be a leader. You have a high potential for achievement and it will require you to balance practicality with your idealism which is prominent.
As you grow and learn to reach your goals the desire for you to teach others will become strong. With your pure 11/2 energy your talents of working with and inspiring others from a teaching viewpoint will become strong and unavoidable for you. You will be drawn to educate others for the pure joy of what you accomplish rather then for recognition; even though you will receive it.
Your highly creative mind is so strong that you will find it giving you answers even before you expect it! Learn to trust in your intuition too; it is available for you if you explore your own deep inner feelings.
FOLLOWING THE 11/2 PATH:
You have learned to follow your creativity as you are inspired and self- assured in all that you do. You have a confidence that leads you, and a natural creative talent that inspires you to new heights. Your independence and leadership abilities help you to find your path, and your desire to teach and serve others keep you focused on staying on the path you have chosen: one of individuality, creativity and service throughout this lifetime.
Let's play guess Seth's birthname...Those who know please refrain from playing...thanks!
Find out what they have to say about your name at Kabalarians.com:
My birthname:
The name of gives you a very individual, reserved, serious nature. You prefer to be alone with your own thoughts, rather than in the company of others. This name restricts spontaneity in association and the fluency of your verbal expression. When you are required to express yourself in personal matters requiring finesse and diplomacy, you feel awkward and embarrassed. Although you realize perfectly well what is expected of you, you are unable to find the right words, and hence you end up saying something inappropriate in a candid way. You can express your deeper thoughts and feelings best through writing.
While the name creates the urge to be creative, independent and original, we point out that it limits self-expression and friendly congeniality with a tendency to be moody. This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses heart, lungs, bronchial area, and tension or accidents to the head.
The name I am known by:
Your name of has many sterling qualities but does not give you an overall stability. You do everything with an intensity to the point of fervour, and either you feel tremendous elation or you are in the depths of despair. People often disappoint you because you are idealistic and are apt to place those whom you admire on a pedestal. Then you become disillusioned when they fall short of your expectations. You are quick mentally and like to see things moving at an accelerated pace. Patience is not one of your virtues; you want to move when the impulse strikes you. While such spontaneity is fine at times, you must take account of conditions and employ careful analysis so as to avoid disastrous results such as accidents due to hasty actions. Most things you do, you do well, but as soon as the task, hobby, or job becomes familiar or routine, you are bored and crave a change.
Although the name creates idealism and the urge to help others, we emphasize that it causes a restless intensity that defies relaxation. This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the nervous system, and solar plexus.
And of course...Seth
The name of Seth creates an overly-sensitive nature which causes you to sense and feel far more than you can understand or put into words. You have a deep, artistic, and creative side which shows through a love for music and literature. Writing is a more natural mode of expression for your deeper thoughts and feelings than the spoken word. You have an ability to concentrate and work intently on anything which holds your interest. However, you prefer to avoid routine, monotony, and mental tasks.
Although the name Seth creates an active mind and a restless urge to explore new ideas, we emphasize that it limits self-expression and friendly congeniality with a moody disposition. This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the solar plexus, heart, lungs and bronchial area.