“There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
-Albert Einstein
First off, I’m not sure this quote is true, but I have an opinion. Secondly, I do not claim to understand Einstein’s intention behind this quote. But I am free to choose between the two options.
If nothing is a miracle, should I cease to wonder – no longer marvel – stop feeling like a child, experiencing it for the very first time, when I behold a butterfly emerging from its coccoon? Sure, it happens billions and billions of times. But I never want to forget to tremble at the sound of a newborn’s first cry. I always want the haunting songs of a pair of horned owls, hiding in the boughs of snow covered trees on a moonlit night, to raise the hairs on the back of my neck!
I think that we can be braver, kinder, and more generous because of what “miracles” do for us. The video below talks about scientific evidence that being in an “awe” state of mind has beneficial effects on our bodies and brains.
So, I may be naive.
But I need to believe,
that when all’s said and done,
by the brilliant setting sun,
I’ll find courage and grace
to fearlessly face
the unknown we call tomorrow.
#MiracleForMe!
#FeelGoodFriday
Here’s an AMAZING video (to which I claim no rights) that speaks of the scientific benefits of awe.
