The Two Ways to Live

A friend of mine used to have as her email signature, a quote from Albert Einstein, that reads,

“There are only two ways to live your life: One, as though nothing is a miracle; the other, as though everything is a miracle.”

I love this quote! It was a perspective-shifter for sure…because it makes PERFECT SENSE to me. And, while I am usually suspect to a solidly binary view of the Universe, this is one that I embrace, because it presents our view of Life as CHOICE we can make for ourselves. And choosing to experience everything (and everyone) as a Miracle suggests that there is no limitation or barrier to my peace and happiness, despite circumstances or world events that may suggest differently.

Now I am not saying that I have mastered the ability to see my darkest moments or experiences as Miraculous…but I absolutely see this idea as aspirational. Why WOULDN’T I want to be able to reflect on the worst of my life and discover that perhaps it WASN’T the worst of my life? Why wouldn’t I want to pause and realize that even my darkest moments or experiences led me to my brightest moments and experiences? Isn't it more empowering to accept that I can handle whatever Life puts before me, and that it makes me the better version of me, rather than believe I am defeated by any one person or experience or circumstance?

Victory, and defeat are not material manifestations, they are states of MIND, and states of BEING. And, if I am not defeated in MY MIND OR SPIRIT, despite what my situation seems to reveal, then I AM VICTORIOUS!

Again, I have not mastered this notion in application to my life. But this Miraculous May presents a fabulous opportunity to at least pause and reflect on just how EVERYTHING in my life is, in fact, a Miracle. And also to re-commit to my own personal ministry to help others see and understand this beautiful concept for themselves!

So let’s proclaim these remaining days of Miraculous May as MIRACLES…and then let’s claim those Miracles with joyful enthusiasm!

Bolstered and energized by the Miracles of May, we can move into our June and July with all the Joy we can imagine for ourselves, and our world.

Who’s with me?

Miraculously Yours -

— Rev Rob “The Spiritual SPINister”

PS Pop in to our Evening Meditation tonight if you get the chance, and be sure to keep up that “Miracles Mindset” throughout this week and beyond!