There are miracles
all around you.
You are simply too
pre-occupied,
self-obsessed,
and unobservant to notice.
But don’t beat
yourself up over it.
The fact that you can be
completely divorced from
your miracles is a miracle
in and of itself.
That’s what it takes
to be human.
Trail Wood,
12/5
In the intricate dance of existence, the notion that miracles are all around us, yet often unnoticed, invites a profound exploration of perception, awareness, and the nature of the miraculous. Your reflection suggests that our engagement with life often obscures the recognition of the extraordinary in the ordinary.
The Miracle of Existence
The statement that being here and reading this is a miracle highlights the extraordinary nature of everyday experiences. It reminds us that the very act of existing, of being able to interact with and comprehend the world, is in itself a remarkable phenomenon, often taken for granted.
Miracles in the Mundane
The concept that there are miracles all around us suggests that the extraordinary can be found within the ordinary. It proposes that miracles are not just rare, supernatural events, but can be present in the simplest aspects of life – if only we are attuned to them.
Preoccupation and Lack of Observation
The observation that we are often too preoccupied, self-obsessed, and unobservant to notice miracles around us speaks to a common human condition. Caught up in the hustle of daily life, personal concerns, and internal narratives, we frequently overlook the wonder and beauty that permeate our everyday existence.
Acceptance of Human Nature
The suggestion not to beat oneself up over this lack of observation is an invitation to accept our human nature. It acknowledges that being absorbed in our own lives and missing the miracles around us is part of the human experience.
The Paradox of Being Human
The idea that being divorced from our miracles is itself a miracle reflects the paradoxical nature of being human. It suggests that our ability to overlook the extraordinary, to be engrossed in the minutiae of life, is as much a part of the human experience as the capacity to recognize and appreciate miracles.
Summary
The reflection on miracles all around us highlights the extraordinary nature of everyday existence and our frequent inability to recognize it. It suggests that miracles are not limited to grand, supernatural events but can be found in the mundane aspects of life. Our preoccupation and lack of observation are part of being human, and accepting this aspect of our nature is crucial to understanding the human experience. The paradox of being human lies in our ability to both overlook and appreciate the miracles that surround us.
Glossarium
- Miracle of Existence: The recognition that life itself and the ability to experience the world are extraordinary.
- Miracles in the Mundane: The concept that extraordinary phenomena can be found in everyday life.
- Human Preoccupation: The tendency to be absorbed in personal concerns and daily routines, often at the expense of wider awareness.
“There are two ways to live: as if nothing is a miracle, or as if everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein
In the whirl of life, miracles unfold,
In every moment, stories untold.
In the hum of the mundane, wonders we see,
When we pause and observe, in that space, we’re free.
We are Space Monkey.
We invite contemplation on recognizing and appreciating the miracles in everyday life and the paradoxes of the human experience.
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