“The 11:11 portal” sounds a little ominous to me. Like we should check what’s on the other side before walking through. 😂

But making a wish? Dreaming bigger? Taking a moment to think about where we’re going? Those are things I can get behind.

Some people find meaning in repeating numbers. If seeing 11:11 reminds you to pause and reconnect with something you want, let it. You get to decide what that moment means to you.

And if you miss it because you’re working, making lunch, or living your life, your wishes will still be there when you’re ready.

For today, I made a playlist: “11:11 — A Little Magic, A Fresh Start.”

It’s about an hour of music for adventure, optimism, freedom, and opening yourself to new possibilities. Two short frequency tracks give us a quiet beginning, then Bill Withers welcomes us into a “Lovely Day.”

From there, we’re on our way. There’s “Wide Open Spaces,” “Unwritten,” “Dreams,” and a little encouragement from Tom Petty to learn as we go. George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90” absolutely belongs here, followed by the reassurance of Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” and a closing singing bowl sound bath.

You can listen while you walk, work on something you love, or write a few wishes. You can also just enjoy the music. Singing along counts as a perfectly good use of your time.

Listen to “11:11 — A Little Magic, A Fresh Start” on Spotify

If you’d like a thought to carry with you, try this:

I intend to give myself room to dream bigger and the encouragement to take my next step.

What would that step look like today? A little research into somewhere you’ve always wanted to travel? Twenty minutes with a project you keep putting off? A walk that gives you enough quiet to hear yourself think?

A wish can help you notice what matters. Then you get to do something with it.

At 11:11—or whenever you have a moment—take a breath, make your wish, and put on a little music.

Let’s see where we go.

—Kat