I just happened to look down at my phone to see if I had text messages.  I usually keep my phone on silent at work especially when knee deep in projects.  The time was 11:11, which is as well know, is the universal time ‘to make a wish’.

As I’m frantically trying to make the most of the no more than sixty seconds of wishful opportunity….rattling through all my wishes of all my friends suffering health issues and my own personal wish…a thought came over me which prompted this post.

Why don’t we treat every day, 24/7, 365 days of our life like it’s 11:11?   From the sense of urgency of the sixty seconds to placing our magical “11:11” wish, why don’t I apply this to my life?

Thinking about it….why don’t I live my life with urgency?  I certainly don’t have a magic ball that says you have 49yrs, 67days, and twelve hours of life left so I have plenty of time.  And do I honestly believe that placing a wish to the almighty “11:11 god” will make my wish come true?

This is provoking a lot of deep thoughts, but due to work duties, I’m going to summarize my thoughts.  Live today NOW, pursue my dreams NOW, it’s ok to wish….but put my wishes/dreams/passion into motion NOW.

~Destiny is your choice~

Earlier today, ESPN commentator Stuart Scott passed away.  A pioneer in sports broadcasting, I’ll remember Stuart as doing things his way.  Yes he had to adhere to policies and rules of his employer, but he was still able to apply his style within the guidelines.   Interesting concept!  Adhering to rules/policies/laws yet still able to perform at a high level and practice independence and prosperity.

The reason I say interesting is because we are in midst of a lot of civil unrest in our country.  Although most has been stirred by poor judgement of innocent and guilty persons, an underlying fact remains.  We have laws and policies in place for a reason.  If a criminal respected authority and laws….ADN authorities respected laws and policies….our country wouldn’t be in this civil unrest mess.

So how does Stuart Scott’s life and our current civil unrest have similar characteristics?   Because Stuart respected his employer/policies/procedures YET was able to prosper and maintain independent creativity/expression.   It’s a wonderful formula to succeed in society….just sadly I wish more would understand this simple concept.

I have my own thoughts and opinions about cancer, which was the culprit of taking Stuart’s life on earth….but I’ll close with his very own quote from his ESPY award:

“You beat cancer by HOW you live, WHY you live, and in the MANNER in which you live”

Why words Stuart, wise words.

Until next time….Destiny is your choice.