My friend Debbie taught me this. She said that when she gets stressed or harried, she says to herself, “Everything’s a miracle.” Then she looks around to find evidence and always does. If she’s in a car, well, that’s a miracle right there that two tons of steel moves around so easily — and that she’s sitting in climate-controlled comfort, perhaps with lovely music coming through the radio. In the supermarket, she’s surrounded by an incredible bounty of food. Often, she’s near her family members who she loves dearly.
I’ve been trying it lately. I’ve noticed beautiful bubbles forming in puddles while I strolled in the rain. I’ve stared at clouds and birds and trees and happy children. My cat is definitely a miracle! As is this computer and the incredible technology that lets me send my thoughts all the way around the world.
And here’s one of the best miracles of late which will make sense if you read the previous post, “Arguing with Mother Nature”. The magnolias are still blooming!! My mom got to see dozens of trees still in pink perfection. Oh, me of little faith . . .
Give it a try. How many miracles can you find within ten feet of you right now?
rutheh said:
Just today as I drove over the Liberty Bridge high above the Monongahela River I thought it is a miracle that someone could figure out how to construct such a bridge and that it stays up with all that weight on it!
Nice photo of you Mom with the Magnolias!
Carla said:
Thank you, Ruth! I too am absolutely amazed by bridges. By any large construction, actually! This is one of my favorite photos of my mom – so light and happy! 🙂
Stef said:
This is the entire premise of my blog (http://smilekiddo.wordpress.com/). And on the days when I’m struggling, I do a gratitude list (http://smilekiddo.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/another-gratitude-list/) – and it totally helps. 🙂
Carla said:
Yes, exactly! Your blog is a great example of looking for something to smile about every day! 🙂 I’ve been using idonethis.com to keep track of what I accomplish every day, but I also include gratitude stuff there as well!
Robin said:
Oh! How wonderful that the magnolias were still blooming for your mother! That’s a fabulous image. Magical. 🙂
I try to practice this every day too. Today’s miracles include (but are not limited to) no more shingles have been blown off the roof with today’s high winds (we lost several on Friday); the cats being so happy to have us home again; and sunshine!
Carla said:
I love your miracles, Robin! The jasmine is blooming here now, and the trees are beginning to dress in spring green – I’ll have to do a spring post soon! 🙂
eof737 said:
Miracles everywhere… yes, i see them too and wonder. 😉
Carla said:
Yes – so lovely to see the world this way! 🙂