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Sunday, 7 June 2026
Scarcity of attention creates value
Numbers, Destiny, and the Questions That Follow Us Through Life
Why I Am Beginning a New Series on NumerologyHave you ever wondered why certain numbers seem to appear repeatedly in your life? Perhaps it is a house number that keeps showing up. A date that changed your life forever. A number that appears so often that you begin to notice it everywhere. Or maybe you have heard friends discussing lucky numbers, personal year numbers, or life path numbers and wondered what all the excitement is about. For centuries, human beings have searched for meaning in the world around them. We have looked to the stars, studied nature, explored philosophy, and sought wisdom in ancient traditions. Numerology is one such tradition that has fascinated people across cultures and generations. In recent years, numerology has become increasingly popular. Podcasts, books, YouTube channels, and social media pages dedicated to numbers attract millions of followers. People are curious. They want to understand whether numbers can reveal something about their personality, relationships, strengths, challenges, or even the patterns that seem to repeat in their lives. Some people are passionate believers. Others remain skeptical. Most fall somewhere in between. I was one of those people. Over the years, while studying mythology, spirituality, and human behavior, I repeatedly came across discussions about numbers and their significance. At first, I simply listened with curiosity. Later, I began reading more about the subject. The deeper I explored, the more I realized that whether one fully believes in numerology or not, the questions it raises are fascinating. Why do certain people naturally take leadership roles while others prefer harmony and cooperation? Why do some individuals seem drawn toward creativity, while others are practical and methodical? Why do certain life patterns appear to repeat themselves? Can numbers help us understand ourselves better? These questions encouraged me to look deeper. What Exactly Is Numerology?In simple terms, numerology is the study of the symbolic meaning of numbers. It is based on the belief that numbers carry certain energies, qualities, or vibrations that may influence our personality and life experiences. According to numerology, the numbers associated with our date of birth and our name can offer insights into our strengths, weaknesses, talents, opportunities, and life lessons. Different systems of numerology exist around the world. Some trace their origins to ancient civilizations, while others are based on teachings attributed to the Greek philosopher Pythagoras. Despite differences in methods, most systems share one common idea: Numbers are more than mathematical symbols. They may also carry symbolic meaning. Is Numerology a Science?This is an important question. Numerology is not considered a science in the modern academic sense. There is no scientific evidence proving that numbers determine our destiny or predict future events with certainty. Personally, I believe it is important to approach numerology with both curiosity and common sense. I do not see numerology as a tool that can predict every event in our lives. Nor do I believe that a number can completely define who we are. Human beings are far more complex than that. However, I do believe that systems such as numerology can sometimes serve as tools for self-reflection. They encourage us to pause, examine our strengths and weaknesses, and think more deeply about the choices we make. In that sense, numerology becomes less about predicting the future and more about understanding ourselves. Why Are People So Fascinated by Numbers?Perhaps because numbers are everywhere. They are woven into our lives from the moment we are born. Our birth date. Our age. Our home number. Our phone number. Important anniversaries. Significant dates. Numbers quietly accompany us throughout our journey. Many people also enjoy finding patterns. It is part of human nature. We naturally search for connections and meaning in our experiences. When someone notices a repeating pattern involving numbers, curiosity often follows. Could there be something more to it? That question alone has inspired countless people to explore numerology. What This Series Will and Will Not BeAs we begin this series together, I want to be clear about something. This will not be a series that promises instant success, guaranteed wealth, or magical solutions. Life is far too complex for such claims. Instead, I hope to explore numerology thoughtfully and with an open mind. Together we will learn:
Most importantly, we will explore how these ideas can be used as tools for self-awareness and personal growth. A Journey of CuriosityI do not claim to have all the answers. In fact, one of the reasons I am writing this series is because I enjoy learning. As I research, read, reflect, and write, I hope to deepen my own understanding while sharing that journey with you. Perhaps we will agree on everything. Perhaps we won’t. And that is perfectly fine. The goal is not blind belief. The goal is exploration, learning, and thoughtful discussion. So, whether you are already familiar with numerology or are hearing about it for the very first time, I invite you to join me on this journey. In the next post, we will begin with the foundation of numerology and explore the meaning behind the numbers 1 through 9 and why they are considered the building blocks of this fascinating system. Until then, I leave you with a simple question: Have numbers ever played a meaningful role in your life? Warmly, Anita Vij Anita's Substack is free today. But if you enjoyed this post, you can tell Anita's Substack that their writing is valuable by pledging a future subscription. You won't be charged unless they enable payments.
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Friday, 5 June 2026
6/4/2026
6/4/2026 In a crazy turn of events, we’re going to be staying at Lecia’s house when we first arrive in Portland with our kitties!! Renting the room in her house for $800 a month which is pretty insane because that’s what I paid her almost a decade ago, for the same room, and inflation has made rental prices go so high in that time. It’s a crazy good deal and Seth appreciates how flexible it is too, we can stay as long or short as we need to now 🤷♀️ however long it takes us to find permanent housing. I already know it’s a peaceful place to live, and it’ll actually be better than when I stayed there 9 years ago because I’ll be going to work every day downtown, all day. Before when I lived with her I wasn’t in school yet and I was working remotely part time from her house, which meant she was at home constantly and so was I…which began to feel difficult as she was always around and kind of bugging me. Now she’ll just be bugging Seth during the day, but he doesn’t mind. He’s much better with people than I am. I’ll at least be able to focus on work because I’ll be at the office. Then I can come home to my Portland mom and my husband and kitties at the end of the day. She was being so nice about it too saying I made her day and she’s over the moon to have me come back to Portland and stay with her. I’ve never felt that kind of kindness or enthusiasm for me coming to stay with anyone before. She really is my Portland mom, and I’m really thankful for her. It’s a huge relief because we were having such difficulties finding a temporary housing situation, when really all we need is a place to stay while we tour apartments and stuff and find permanent housing. But it’s been tough, lack of responses, the Airbnbs get snatched up immediately, afraid of scams, etc. Lecia’s house in the Hollywood district, which is where the Moon and Sixpence is, where me and Seth met!! I never even put that together before. It feels so hopeful. The people in my new office are all nice according to Brittney and Kelley. New management, younger management than what I’m used to. Not an asshole for a boss like I would’ve had in Buffalo. No more driving in snowy winter. I only have to drive on that thruway ONE MORE TIME 🙌 I’m so excited for Portland weather. Portland food. Portland activities and events. On top of getting to keep my same job that I ::mostly:: enjoy. Might enjoy even more in Portland. Maybe. It’s exciting. I feel really happy it’s working out, and happy we decided to do the hard thing and take the opportunity to go back even though it’s been stressful and a pain in the ass. It’s the right thing to do now that the opportunity finally presented itself to stay with the Corps but get to live and work in Portland. It’s what I wanted really ever since we moved to Utah. We just ended up taking a stupidly long detour. Feels nice to have someone actually excited to have me around. I can’t even get my dad or sister to clear their schedules to see me this weekend when I’m moving across the country again and will be gone maybe for the rest of our lives 🙄 and they don’t care enough to clear out one Saturday for me. Oh well, this is exactly why I’m moving back anyway and I’m glad I didn’t get sucked into staying just because for a moment it seemed like it was slightly sad he’s finally in a good relationship and has nice step children. I’ll see them at Christmas and holidays. It’s fine. At least I’ll finally feel like visiting family for holidays now. But it’s nice to have people excited I’m coming back to the west coast too. Brittney and Kelley, Christy, Seth’s family, Nick Conte, Lecia. It feels nice to have people excited for me, even though we are leaving some nice friends here, we’re really not leaving that much besides them. Almost feels like we have more people we’ll be close to out west than here. In a way also, I’ve been wishing for more support system and an extraverted friend, and Lecia is absolutely that and she’s happy to be that. Already inviting us to all these things we’d be interested in, she did that when I lived with her too. It’s nice to have someone enthusiastic about including you in things. Invite your friends and earn rewards
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Scarcity of attention creates value
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