Good Morning!

Weather whiplash! I hope your bounce-back abilities are finely tuned as we jump from the mid-60 degrees to 90 degrees and back again. I don’t know about you, but I seem to be getting better at taking it day by day. That’s actually a great way to look at self-care. It helps to look at caring for yourself, asking questions, such as ‘What do I need today to remind myself how to stay positive and focused?’ We know our needs change, which means options in self-care can help address specific needs of the moment.

In our culture, we hear a lot of language centered around living in the moment and being present. In my mind, this understanding is akin to looking for miracles in the daily course of life. The online definition from Oxford Languages for the word miracle is as follows:

  • A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency.
  • A highly improbably or extraordinary event, development, or accomplishment that brings very welcome consequences.
  • An amazing product or achievement or an outstanding example of something.

When we look at a miracle as something inexplicable, extraordinary, and amazing, there’s value in being curious about what images come to mind. Perhaps it’s reminiscent of a situation remedied when we thought there was no possible way to change the trajectory. Maybe we had a physical challenge that we surprisingly overcame. Or, there may have been a breakthrough that defeated all odds positioned against success. Finally, there’s the possibility that we’re waiting for a miracle because, without one, our lives will dramatically change. And it might not be for the better.

I appreciate this quote from Albert Einstein for its simplicity and yet significant depth:

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Einstein’s perspective certainly changes the game plan. Instead of passively awaiting our life challenges to change, this thought process begins with accepting that the dream or vision already exists; we merely have to access and acknowledge the reality. What wonderment to consider finding the miracle as opposed to waiting for something new or different to happen.  

The practice also lends itself to an understanding that, as we’re living in the moment and focusing on being present, the realization of our miracle may come more readily because we’re open to the possibility of its existence. Imagine how many miracles we might observe. And if it’s true for us, how might we multiply the phenomenon to encourage others.

Scripture is filled with miracles and talk of miracles:

“Men of Israel, listen to what I say: Jesus from Nazareth was a man whom God brought to your attention. You know that through this man God worked miracles, did amazing things, and gave signs.” Acts 2:22 (GW)

“He gives one person the power to perform miracles, and another the ability to prophesy. He gives someone else the ability to discern whether a message is from the Spirit of God or from another spirit. Still another person is given the ability to speak in unknown languages, while another is given the ability to interpret what is being said.” 1 Corinthians 12:10 (NLT)

I will reiterate the words of Einstein. Don’t wait for miracles. Your whole life is a miracle. That means that you have miracles within you and surrounding you. You are a miracle.

Instead of supporting a hopeless mindset with negative thoughts, this week, let’s dance with the idea of being a miracle with miracles inside yet to be recognized. Let’s also hold space for others and help them discover the presence of their unique set of dreams and visions that are miracles in the making. As a result, I’m reasonably confident that we’ll all recognize a surprising increase in our positivity and gratitude.

Be Well & Be Blessed!
Lucinda