Chicago-based Life Coach Judy Corkle has written today’s focus. She has had a hugely significant week, and I asked her to share something from her experience with you all. I know this is deeply personal for her, and I thank her for sharing. Here it is:

I love how magic is happening all around us, all of the time, and that there is a conspiracy going on which has the intention of bringing us exactly what we need, when we need it. Or want it.

A couple of days ago I got into my car to drive out to have a visit with my mom. I turned the key and the radio came on instantly and I was greeted by a Beatles’ song. For me, that in and of itself was significant; the song that was playing was “Hey Jude”.

It caught my attention immediately and also caused me to glance at the clock on my dashboard. It read 12:34. That too was significant, because to me that particular numerical arrangement means everything is lined up perfectly, in perfect order.

My belief is that this is a universe of love, and it is all around us and in us – sort of like a fish is in water. The fish is in it, and of it. And in my belief is the feeling that love is flowing to us in many, many ways, and all we need to do to receive it is pay attention.

I paid attention when the song came on the radio in the precise moment that I started my car, because my baby brother Jay loves the Beatles, and the song Hey Jude says “don’t make it bad, take a sad song and make it better”. And, my name is Judy and my family often calls me Jude.

I paid attention because Jay made his transition early Monday morning, to the deep sadness of me and my brother and sisters, my mom, and his fiancée – and many friends who love him very much.

I paid attention because I believe completely that Jay was reaching out to me to let me know he is right here, and to encourage me to remember that and offer it to the others who are also hurting.

And it makes me smile to think what he had to do to get me into my car at that precise moment so that I could hear his message. I bet he knew that I would pay attention.

I love you too Jay.