October's a free-for-all.
Fun fact: October wasn’t renamed when the Romans switched to a 12-month calendar. They tried renaming months after emperors, but October stuck.
Funny thing is, it’s a bit of a misnomer. “October” actually means the "8th month," even though it’s the 10th month of the year. Go figure.
The number 8 is interesting, though—it represents prosperity, peace, and potency. Take a moment to let those words sink in:
Prosperity.
Peace.
Potency.
These are three things we could all use more of as 2024 winds down.
So here’s a quick exercise: reflect on how each of these shows up in your life right now.
Prosperity isn’t just about money. Think about the abundance in your life. Are your relationships thriving? Are you making progress in your career or personal goals? What can you do to bring more of that abundance into these last 77 days of the year?
Peace is all about clarity and stillness, even in a noisy world. Are you finding those quiet moments for yourself? Whether through meditation, journaling, or just a walk outside, where can you create more space for peace in your daily life?
And potency—that’s your power, your ability to make an impact. Are you stepping into your potential? What’s holding you back from being the most powerful version of yourself right now?
Take a few minutes to jot down your thoughts.
What would it look like to lean into prosperity, peace, and potency for the rest of the year?
Here are a handful of quotes to inspire you:
“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” – Alan Cohen
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.” – Jim Rohn
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
Remember, how you finish 2024 is how you’ll start 2025. Prosperity, peace, and potency are within reach—it’s up to you to grab them.
True story.
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Steve Knox | New York, New York
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