Today on the very first day of spring, an absolutely gorgeous flower bloomed in our garden. The very first of the season. I have been watching the ready to bloom buds the last few days. Today as a couple of them miraculously turned into flowers I was in awe and full of joy.
I grabbed my I-phone and took a photo on the portrait mode. As I stared at the flower and its photo on my phone, I was reminded of one of my favourite quotes by Albert Einstein.
“There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle”, says Einstein.
So pretty much the renowned physicist is telling us that life is what we perceive it to be. Simple, right? Yet how confused we get between the two basic choices!
How to live miraculously?
In this modern world when we mention the word “miracle” we expect something out of the ordinary. Something so very exceptional. Caught up in the everyday man made life of constantly trying to achieve something, we fail to recognize and appreciate the abundance of miracles happening all around us. In fact we take every single miracle for granted. Anything taken for granted looses its novelty and charm leaving behind nothing but emptiness.
Maybe it’s time to follow Einstein’s advice and simply change our perception. How you say? Life is difficult. It’s full of stress, pain and hardships. That is life friends. We are meant to live and grow though this human experience. As long as we are alive life has its ups and downs just like the ECG of our heart. It’s the sign of being alive and well. It’s only when the human body is no more that the line goes flat.
So through every stress, through every pain let us promise to breath and walk through, always keeping our focus on the miraculous; promising to find the wonder in everything and taking nothing for granted.
What is your miracle? What is your miracle that you are taking for granted?
- The job you love?
- Your relationship?
- The child that came into the world through you?
- Your healthy body?
- The smile of a stranger?
- The helping hand you provided to someone?
- Your sound mind?
- The blooming flowers?
- The delightful birds?
- The beauty of a friendship?
- The healthy food you’re able to enjoy?
- The pain that made you stronger?
- The glorious sunshine?
- The beautiful stars?
- The butterflies in your garden?
- Social media that connects the world?
- The failure that left you wiser?
- The hug you gave a loved one?
- The aero-plane that flies you to your dream destinations?
- The emotions that make you alive?
- The heart that beats ever so beautifully?
- Life itself ?
I could keep going but I rest my case. Next time you catch yourself taking anything for granted think of Albert Einstein and the two options.
Let your being feel that miracle. Breath it, live it, enjoy it. Let it make you come alive!
Here is to appreciating all the little miracles. May you look for them, may you find them.
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With love,
Devinder đź’–
14 Comments
Michelle
Such an amazing saying! I think living life in this way would make so many more people feel happier!
Devinder Maan
Isn’t it Michelle? It sure would make us all happier being. Thank you for stopping by.
Meirose
My miracle is….”The pain that made me stronger” — thank you for this reminder! I agree! Life is definitely how we perceive it! Everyday is a miracle and a blessing!
Much love đź’— Meirose
Devinder Maan
Oh I love that Meirose! The pain that made you stronger. So many times we look at those times and wish they didn’t happen without realizing how it helped us become a better version of ourselves. Thank you for sharing that. Lots of love 💞.
Sarah | Gardenfullofdreams
What an uplifting way to view life 🙂 I think that way of thinking is akin to having a heart filled with gratitiude. Such a positive approach!
Devinder Maan
Yes, definitely. It makes us realize at all times how blessed we are to be having a human experience with all its ups and downs. Thank you for taking the time to read. Love đź’•
Pamela Jessen
You live with the same positive spirit that I do…it’s nice to find a kindred soul.
Devinder Maan
Thank you Pamela. Such a pleasure to meet you here. Like minded people coming together to appreciate this amazing life and its everyday miracles. Looking forward to your future feedback. Lots of love.
Balbir Thind
Hello Davinder, I completely agree, life is how we perceive it! We can find miracles in everything around us. The biggest miracle for me is our planet earth. I can’t wrap my head around the gifts of Mother Nature. I had passion fruit 🍎 this morning and as I was eating it, i was admiring the wonders that this earth brings to us. Your dedication to writing a blog every week is greatly appreciated! Lots of love and hugs!
Devinder Maan
Oh, I love that! Yes, I could not agree more. This planet earth and its synchronicities always leave me in awe. These gifts of nature are our biggest blessings. Thank you for sharing your everyday miracles and thank you for your encouragement always. Writing the blog has become my little miracle. The thoughts that come and how they make me feel so alive always gives me inspiration. The love and support from everyone is just precious. Thank you again. Lots of love đź’–.
Erica
So well said, as always! Let’s not take life’s miracles (big or small) for granted. Beautiful photography as always!
Devinder Maan
Thank you so much Erica. Lots of love always!
Rami
Wonderful saying live breath and enjoy the miracles ! I truly believe that miracles happen everywhere in our lives. Sometimes impossible things happen and we call them miracles.
Devinder Maan
Thank you Rami. You are right. There are little miracles everywhere but sometimes life gives us the biggest miracles. I know you have lived through that. You being here is truly a miracle for us all. Love you đź’–.