Today is 11/11, a day many consider an energetic portal — a powerful time to set intentions and align with your higher purpose.
It’s a day that reminds us how every word, every action, and every gesture of kindness creates ripples far beyond what we can see.
This morning, as if by divine timing, I opened my inbox to find this message:
“I just want you to know that I show an edited version of the ‘New Age’ 30 Days episode to my AP Psychology class every year. This is the twelfth year that I've shown it, and it always leads to a wonderful discussion of how you helped Tom with his stress. It's really inspirational.
Thanks for your amazing work.
— Shukri”
The email was referring to an episode I filmed for Morgan Spurlock’s reality series 30 Days back in 2006, directed by Michael Seldrick.
Filming 30 Days directed by Michael Seldrick
In it, I worked as a life coach with Tom, a 37-year-old man living a fast-paced, stressful life. For 30 days, I guided him through meditation, ritual, and inner reflection — tools to help him reconnect to himself and reduce his stress.
That was almost 14 years ago. I had no idea that this episode would still be shown — year after year — to students as an example of healing, compassion, and transformation in action.
It reminded me of Johnny Appleseed, who traveled across America planting trees he would never see bloom. Like him, we each plant seeds through our words, our presence, and our willingness to show up with love — never fully knowing whose lives will be touched or when those seeds will flower.
So, on this 11/11, I invite you to pause and reflect:
What intentions are you ready to plant today?
What gifts are you called to share, even if you won’t see their results right away?
What small act of love or wisdom might ripple outward in unseen ways?
As we approach the close of this year, remember: the seeds you plant now will shape the garden of your future. Keep showing up. Keep sharing your light. Trust that your impact is greater than you know.
With gratitude and wonder,
Barbara