I think route 22, and exit 22s are lucky and lead to treasure beyond the scope of all we can hope or think we deserve.
At least, they have led me down the right paths. I was also married on the 22nd, but not by design. It was the only date available on the whole Oregon coast, of exit 22, to a man who lived off an exit 22 in the Columbia River Gorge.
Like LilyAn, 22 is my number. My dad passed away unexpectedly on the 22nd of August, and I see the number everywhere. I think of it as a sign that he's keeping an eye on me, right here if I need someone to talk to in a moment of silence. Years ago, I was married on the 22nd (now divorced), my daughter got married on the 22nd and is incredibly happy building a life with her soulmate and their two boys. Outside of numbers, dragonflies are symbolic to me, and many legends say they are visitors of loved ones who have passed. A few years back on a trip to Montana, I was having lunch with a friend outside a restaurant and a blue darner dragonfly landed on my arm. I took a picture of it, and a few days later the opportunity to get a tattoo came up out of nowhere - yes, that dragonfly picture is now permanently inked where it landed. I like to think that was my dad sending a messenger to check in, and now I wear it as a reminder that our loved ones who have passed are still with us.
6 is my very lucky number, but if I see 4 pelicans flying, I know everything (or at least something) is going to be ok. Also, I have an order that I wear my jewelry in that I think is lucky. I have done that since I was about 13.
Canada Geese are beautiful! Pelicans have the same formation in big groups, but they also skim right over the waves, riding the lift that comes off the ocean. It's pretty cool. They also dive bomb for fish, and that is also quite spectacular!
far and wide - not only, as the Diné call “five fingered beings”, but also my family in nature (flora and fauna) and the interconnection of all of creation….
Thank you again for sharing your world so I can get even a glimpse of life outside my “bubble”.
(You should see the
Red Tailed Hawks -
“making lazy circles in the sky”
as the song from the musical OKLAHOMA aludes to…riding those warm up draft currents and soaring effortlessly!)
11 is my lucky number; it's two parallel lines; it's "one and then another" as if to say, 'keep going.' It's a step above; it's a special wish; it's life outside the box (or scale) of 1-10. It's a little bit extra; it's "one and the same." These are all the meanings I associate with 11, and it has always seemed to bring me good luck.
As for traditional superstitions, I always say Bless You when someone sneezes, and I always make eye contact during a toast.
People say that you'll have seven years of bad luck (or bad sex!) if you don't make eye contact during a toast. The superstition stems from the Middle Ages when it was a trust thing; if you were trying to poison someone and had put the poison in their drink, it was likely you'd stare at their glass instead of looking them in the eye. So if you could make + hold eye contact during the toast, then you were seen as trustworthy and honest.
Whoa!! I had no idea! Luckily, I think I probably pay attention when people are giving toasts!! I'll have to focus a little more and make sure I'm not bringing on any bad juju!!!! Thanks for the tip! 😊
The superstition is for the moment when you actually clink glasses and say "cheers" but hopefully you're not subjected to boring speeches for toasts!! 🤞😁
Ahhhh! ok, excellent! I have had my equal share of excellent and boring toasts (and some wildly ugly but entertaining ones). But now, there will be extra attention paid, just in case - and extra love at the clink!
I think route 22, and exit 22s are lucky and lead to treasure beyond the scope of all we can hope or think we deserve.
At least, they have led me down the right paths. I was also married on the 22nd, but not by design. It was the only date available on the whole Oregon coast, of exit 22, to a man who lived off an exit 22 in the Columbia River Gorge.
I love when people have different things that hit the same. Small planet this, small thing, humanity.
Like LilyAn, 22 is my number. My dad passed away unexpectedly on the 22nd of August, and I see the number everywhere. I think of it as a sign that he's keeping an eye on me, right here if I need someone to talk to in a moment of silence. Years ago, I was married on the 22nd (now divorced), my daughter got married on the 22nd and is incredibly happy building a life with her soulmate and their two boys. Outside of numbers, dragonflies are symbolic to me, and many legends say they are visitors of loved ones who have passed. A few years back on a trip to Montana, I was having lunch with a friend outside a restaurant and a blue darner dragonfly landed on my arm. I took a picture of it, and a few days later the opportunity to get a tattoo came up out of nowhere - yes, that dragonfly picture is now permanently inked where it landed. I like to think that was my dad sending a messenger to check in, and now I wear it as a reminder that our loved ones who have passed are still with us.
May your new year be the best one of your life.
I hope the very same for you.
I am so sorry for your loss, but my goodness, I am so glad for all the symbols that come. You're fantastic.
6 is my very lucky number, but if I see 4 pelicans flying, I know everything (or at least something) is going to be ok. Also, I have an order that I wear my jewelry in that I think is lucky. I have done that since I was about 13.
Tell me more about these pelicans?
(Not many Pelicans here in Oklahoma 😋
we got Canada Geese for days - and even though they have “strong personalities” they make me smile when I see them grazing or flying overhead)
Canada Geese are beautiful! Pelicans have the same formation in big groups, but they also skim right over the waves, riding the lift that comes off the ocean. It's pretty cool. They also dive bomb for fish, and that is also quite spectacular!
I love learning about my family
far and wide - not only, as the Diné call “five fingered beings”, but also my family in nature (flora and fauna) and the interconnection of all of creation….
Thank you again for sharing your world so I can get even a glimpse of life outside my “bubble”.
(You should see the
Red Tailed Hawks -
“making lazy circles in the sky”
as the song from the musical OKLAHOMA aludes to…riding those warm up draft currents and soaring effortlessly!)
I love that image!!!
11 is my lucky number; it's two parallel lines; it's "one and then another" as if to say, 'keep going.' It's a step above; it's a special wish; it's life outside the box (or scale) of 1-10. It's a little bit extra; it's "one and the same." These are all the meanings I associate with 11, and it has always seemed to bring me good luck.
As for traditional superstitions, I always say Bless You when someone sneezes, and I always make eye contact during a toast.
What is the superstition with eye contact during a toast? I've never heard of that one!
People say that you'll have seven years of bad luck (or bad sex!) if you don't make eye contact during a toast. The superstition stems from the Middle Ages when it was a trust thing; if you were trying to poison someone and had put the poison in their drink, it was likely you'd stare at their glass instead of looking them in the eye. So if you could make + hold eye contact during the toast, then you were seen as trustworthy and honest.
Whoa!! I had no idea! Luckily, I think I probably pay attention when people are giving toasts!! I'll have to focus a little more and make sure I'm not bringing on any bad juju!!!! Thanks for the tip! 😊
The superstition is for the moment when you actually clink glasses and say "cheers" but hopefully you're not subjected to boring speeches for toasts!! 🤞😁
Ahhhh! ok, excellent! I have had my equal share of excellent and boring toasts (and some wildly ugly but entertaining ones). But now, there will be extra attention paid, just in case - and extra love at the clink!