FNL_INSPIRED Vol 2_Spring

34 INSPIRED VOL 2 “You’re freaking me out!” the woman exclaimed, as she took a step back. It happened during my eye appointment two years ago. The assistant was preparing me for the doctor when she asked how much I used my eyes. I explained that I was going over a manuscript word for word that my editor was anticipating. As a result, my eyes felt tired. She asked what the book was about. Not knowing what kind of response I would get if I told her it was a numer- ology book, I hesitated for a moment and then said, “It’s about cycles.” “What kind of cycles?” she asked. I told her we have nine repeating cycles in our personal lives. Not to be deterred, she asked, “How does that work personally?” Okay, I told myself, here goes: “What is your month and day of birth. I don’t need the year.” She gave me her birthday. I took a few seconds to add simple numbers in my head and then said, “Something major has ended in your life recently. You’re standing alone, but you’re not necessarily lonely. You realize you have to make important decisions that will affect your life for some time to come. Others may offer you advice, but you know you have to make the decisions based on your needs, not theirs.” by author Dusty Bunker New Year by the Numbers The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why. —Mark Twain PEOPLE WHO SUCCEED KNOW WHEN TO TAKE ACTION “