Daily Motivation 039

The whole world is a series of miracles, but we're so used to them we call them ordinary things.

12/2/20241 min read

yellow Volkswagen van on road
yellow Volkswagen van on road

"The whole world is a series of miracles, but we're so used to them we call them ordinary things."
- Hans Christian Andersen

Take a moment and look around. The rustle of trees in the breeze. The way sunlight filters through your curtains. Even the rhythm of your own breath. These aren’t just details of the day; they’re quiet marvels.

Yet, isn’t it funny how we let them slip by, unnoticed? We scroll through screens, rush through routines, and chase after “bigger” moments, overlooking the wonder in what we already have.

Think about it: The same sky you saw as a child still stretches endlessly above you. That laugh of a loved one? It’s a melody you’ve been gifted to hear again and again. And your body — with its intricate design, healing wounds, and beating heart — is a masterpiece working tirelessly for you.

When was the last time you stopped to savor these things?

Maybe today, instead of brushing off the ordinary, you could pause. Feel the warmth of your coffee cup, listen to the song of birds outside, or marvel at how your hands move without a thought to type or create.

These tiny moments, when noticed, have the power to ground us. They remind us that life is abundant with miracles, not just in the extraordinary, but in the simple, repetitive beauty of each day.

So, what miracle will you choose to notice today?