Symmetry

Ok -- bear with me.  This is a post heavy on numbers which may not be relevant to anyone else but me.  Life is complex and wieldy, but here are a few stats that I have manipulated to suit my needs.

Symmetry ~ Similarity or exact correspondence between different things

On July 8, 2022 Daniel Michael Wartman Turned 25

On February 6, 2023 Timothy John Wartman will turn 50

On August 8, 2023 Cheryl Ann Wartman will turn 50

On July 29, 2023 John David Wartman will turn 75

Lesson:  The number 25 is a number of rapid and positive changes. It also signifies the need for freedom, adventure, and independence.  All 4 of us have just experienced major life changes and are discovering new aspects of ourselves.  We all turn this multiple of 25 within almost a calendar year.  Embrace the change.  

In June, 1991 Timothy John Wartman graduated from high school

In June, 1991 Cheryl Ann Yoston graduated from high school

in June, 2011 Andrew John Wartman graduated from high school

In May 1995 Timothy John Wartman Graduated from UPEI

In May 1995 Cheryl Ann Wartman Graduated from UPEI 

On June 20, 2015 Andrew John Wartman graduated from UPEI

Lesson: Number 20 symbolizes hardships but is deemed auspicious.  This is a reminder that, while life maybe temporary, the beauty and symmetry will always be there.

On August 28, 1999 (at 5:40PM!!!!!) Victoria Ann Wartman was born

and.... as usual.... she is blazing her own path.  I am still figuring out how all the connections line up, but I know that they run deep.

A free spirit is one who is independent and uninhibited. They march to the beat of their own drum and don't always play by the rules. You often see children who are free-spirited — able to embrace life fully and be themselves without shame or embarrassment.

It's later than you think

It's later than you think.

I have always loved this phrase both for its simplicity and the complexity of the phrase.  Initially, the superficial meaning of this is that we are always running behind playing catch-up to some unknown unseen driving force, while a deeper interpretation speaks to our fragility and ephemeral nature on this planet.  We spend our youth feeling invincible, our middle age trying to accomplish things, and spend the last chunk trying to live strategically while trying to slap bandaids on the sins of the past.  

It is also a rebel yell, a call to arms and a reminder not to get distracted by superficial ideas, people, pettiness and drama.   We have all let distractions creep into our lives, but there comes a point to rise above them with a sense of clarity wrapped in urgency and resiliency to be the best iteration of yourself.

It's later than you think.