The number eight represents: Infinity; Fluidity; Balance; Success; Intention; Inspiration; Revolution; Opportunity; Expansion; Repetition; Expression; Perception; Sustainability; Transcendence; Perfection; Wisdom; Enlightenment
The number eight has many symbolic representations:
- Eight is seven plus one, and is hence the start of a new order, the beginning of a new era.
- As the first cubic number (2 x 2 x 2), eight is considered the perfect number.
- Visually, the meaning of eight illustrates: Eyes - (tipped on its side) seeking out higher wisdom
- It is an image of the common mathematical symbol for infinity known as the lemniscates.
- In Business, eight deals largely with success, and wealth.
- In Christianity, eight is the symbol of the new Life, the final Resurrection and the anticipated Resurrection that is the baptism
- The Chinese deem number eight as a number of initiations and spiritual ascension because eights represent the forces within the world of phenomenon. To the Chinese mind, number eight has that "anything is possible" feel to it.
- In Buddhism, 8 is a lucky number, possibly associated with the 8 petals of the Lotus, a plant associated with luck in India and a favourite Buddhism symbol - the Buddhist wheel of life has eight spokes for the eight-fold path to Enlightenment.
Here are 63 Tips for Abundance in Health, Happiness and Life Success based on the number 8. Enjoy !
- 8 values to live by and use as your compass for life success
- 8 empowering beliefs to serve, support, challenge & nurture you
- 8 minutes of affirmation and positive self-talk / day
- 8 minutes of positive reflection at the end of each day
- 8 tasks to declutter my home, my time, my life
- 8 desirable & romantic things to tell my husband or partner / day
- 8 loving & inspiring things to tell my children / day
- 8 caring & supportive things to tell my friends / week
- 8 forgiving & important things to tell my parents / week
- 8 friends you can count on, always
- 8 acquaintances you can let go and move on from
- 8 minutes of dream time / day
- 8 minutes of meditation or mindful breathing / day
- 8 items for my vision board
- 8 fun things on my ‘TO DO’ list
- 8 ways to spoil myself from top to toe / week
- 8 hours of learning, reading, education / week
- 8 hours of sleep
- 8 hours of POWER (activity & movement) / week:
- 80 mins strength training / week (8 whole body exercises)
- 80 mins cardio training / week
- 80 mins of stretching
- 80 mins playing with children / week
- 80 mins active leisure time / week
- 80 mins of dancing / week
- 8 week exercise program
- 80% of the time - eat nutrient rich, whole food, high water content diet:
- 8 chews / mouthful
- 8 glasses of water / day
- 8 serves of fruit & veg / day
- 8 essential items of clothing
- 8 must have items for your handbag
- 8 inspirational quotes to stick up everywhere
- 8 inspirational books to read
- 8 minutes of self-care / day
- 8 dream holidays to plan for
- 8 favourite movies of all time
- 8 favourite meals of all time
- 8 favourite desserts of all time
- 8 scary things to do / week
- 8 emotions I love to do
- 8 words I love to say
- 8 segments to focus on in your “wheel of life”:
- 8 questions / segment to help you rate your level of satisfaction
- Aim for 8+ satisfaction and fulfillment on scale of 1-10
- 8 Goals (for each segment) / year
- 8 actions to move you closer to your goals
- 8 weeks to complete actions, review and re-set another 8
- 8 problems I can turn into possibilities
- 8 memories I love to reminisce
- 8 songs to boogie to / week
- 8 strengths/skills I will embrace and grow
- 8 excuses I will stop using
- 8 promises I will keep
- 8 hairstyles I would love to have
- 8 colours to paint my nails
- 8 places to have a picnic
- 8 adventures I will experience
- 8 jokes that make me giggle
- 8 positive words to describe me
- 8 things I am grateful for
- 8 things I can give to or do for others
- 8 ways I can love myself more
"Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe." ~ St. Therese of Lisieux
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