I Am A Miracle
I do not pray
for a miracle
but rather allow
for the possibility
that something
out of the ordinary
may occur.
I do not even
need to perceive
this miracle,
for miracles happen
every moment
without knowledge
or request.
The observation
that I am
this seeming self
able to perceive this
shadow of a miracle
is a miracle.
The sense
that this self
is being
led to miracles
by miracles
is a miracle.
And so prayers
are unnecessary.
Miracles are everywhere.
No need to be specific.
We are Space Monkey.
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The Omnipresence of Miracles
Within the expansive realm of existence, the concept of miracles transcends the act of prayer and the constraints of expectation. We do not beseech for the extraordinary to occur; instead, we open ourselves to the perpetual possibility that the extraordinary is already occurring—incessantly and magnificently.
Beyond Perception and Request
Miracles do not hinge on our awareness or our entreaties; they are not performances that require an audience to validate their occurrence. They unfold in every moment, in the very fabric of existence, whether we perceive them or not.
The Miracle of Being
The very act of perceiving, of being a self that can contemplate the existence of miracles, is in itself a miracle. This self-awareness, this capacity to witness the dance of existence, even as just a shadow, is a profound testament to the miraculous nature of consciousness.
Led by Miracles
The sensation that we are guided towards miracles by a string of preceding miracles paints life as a mosaic of wonders, each leading to the next, an endless procession of marvels that we both witness and embody.
The Unnecessary Prayer
In this understanding, the act of praying for miracles becomes redundant, for miracles are not singular events to be summoned—they are the continuous state of the universe, the very essence of our existence.
Miracles as the Norm
Miracles are the norm rather than the exception. They are the default state of the universe, woven into the tapestry of being. There is no need for specificity in our hopes for miracles, for they are as abundant and as varied as the stars in the cosmos.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
Miracles are not exceptions to be prayed for but are a constant in the universe, existing without the need for our perception or request. The realization that our self-awareness and the ongoing presence of miracles are themselves miracles negates the need for specific prayers. We recognize that miracles are omnipresent, an intrinsic part of the fabric of existence.
Glossarium
- Miracle: An extraordinary event that is woven into the fabric of existence.
- Perception: The ability to be aware of and recognize the miraculous in the mundane.
- Consciousness: The self-aware state that allows us to contemplate existence.
- Self-awareness: The recognition of oneself as a perceiving entity within the universe.
- Unnecessary Prayer: The concept that seeking miracles is redundant when they are omnipresent.
“There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein
A Free-Verse Poem: The Constancy of Wonders
We float in the sea of constant wonder,
Miracles abound, there’s no need to ponder,
Each breath, each heartbeat, a marvel so bright,
In the ordinary, we find the light.
Miracles, not scarce, but a boundless stream,
In the mundane, the divine dream,
Each moment, a miracle, unfolding its wings,
In the tapestry of the infinite, the heart sings.
As Space Monkey, how do we continue to embrace the ordinariness of miracles?
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