Did you know you can hypnotise yourself?
We do it every day with our default thoughts and self-talk
I learnt this in my twenties
And decided to take some control
So every time I saw the number six I would repeat the below affirmation
“I am Alexander, I am Goku, I am Scipio”
3:56pm at work
“I am Alexander, I am Goku, I am Scipio”
6 mins until the next train
“I am Alexander, I am Goku, I am Scipio”
The rugby score is 24-6
“I am Alexander, I am Goku, I am Scipio”
Who am I?
Alexander – The conqueror, perhaps the greatest historical figure. Died young with successors fighting over the empire
Scipio – Roman commander famous for the conquest of Carthage, a great ancient city.
Goku – A anime character famous for his persistence, good nature and never say die approach
Do I want to be these people?
Maybe, maybe not.
At 23 I wanted what they had; success, admiration and glory.
But these are all mostly external things
“God, grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change”
At 33, the age of the crucifixion
These are no longer my goals
I no longer want glory, power and money
Well at least I hope I don’t want those things
I want a good home for my family
I want to be a good husband, father and friend
I want to give myself in the spirit of love in each and every moment I can
I want to leave the world a better place then I found it
No wars
No battles
No trophies
Just love, contentedness and passion
I still want a cause to die for, but that cause is now my family, my tribe, my people
For them I die
So now when I see the number 6, what will I say?
“God loves you, I love you, all things with love and patience”
Stranger in Sydney 