Thursday, August 8, 2024

Miracles everywhere

You yourself are a miracle.  I am defining "miracle" as an unlikely event, one that is complex and unlikely.  I, too, am a miracle.


Let me cite a reference that might help in addition to the umpteen religious, philosophical books and collections of photos that can show miracles and help us see them for what they are. A reference that might help show the value of what and who are around us is the book by Prof. Lisa Feldman Barrett.  The book is "How Emotions Are Made" by her.  If books are not your thing, look her up in TED talks.


It is possible to become so aware of the miraculous in our world, of the beauty of our world, of the mystery of our world, that it is overwhelming.  This is related to what you might experience when you see a little kid, moving, climbing, running.  There nearby the little kid is the mother, the woman whose body forged the little person.


Your priest, pastor or rabbi may be able to help you get a good dose of powerful appreciation of who you are and what you have.

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