I have a cool new contractor doing some work for me. Yesterday, she cautioned me not to expect too much. I replied, “I don’t expect miracles. But I believe in them.” Reflecting further, I realized that not only do I believe in miracles, but in a broader sense, I do expect them. In my experience, expecting miracles has a funny way of bringing them about. Call it law of attraction. Call it being conscious. Call it airy-fairy. I don’t care. No need to analyze. The point is, miracles are manifesting all the time. And the more, the better. 
To cultivate MIRACLES, I suggest the following:
1. Expect Them. Einstein said, 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.” Why not embrace the latter?
Think of some miracles that you have witnessed or experienced. Remember a big one. A spontaneous recovery. A health baby being born. A job offer just in time. Now think of something relatively commonplace. Like a free sandwich when you forgot your wallet at home. Or running into just the person you needed to see. Any little thing that inexplicably went your way. Bask in the awe of that. Realize miracles are abundant.
2. Invite Them. Once you believe in miracles, welcome them into your life. Go ahead and ask for them. You don’t have to “pray.” Just throw it out to the Universe in your own way. Silently, out-loud, in a journal…whatever works for you. Be specific to a situation if possible, as in “send me a sign to guide me through this dilemma,” or visualize the outcome you desire, no matter how impossible it may seem.
3. Notice Them. Whether you are aware of it or not, the Universe is conspiring with you all the time. Take note of the miracles that occur in your life daily, from the tiny to the epic. Then, take it a step further and acknowledge all the miracles that have touched you–directly and indirectly. Trust that the Universe is supporting you continually in myriad ways, seen and unseen.
4. Appreciate Them. The next time you think, “Wow. I can’t believe how well that worked out,” why not use your manners and say thank you? To whom or what is up to you— Source, the Universe, the Divine, Goddess(es), God(s), Angels, the Creator, the great and powerful OZ— Just send a big whopping vibe of gratitude out into the ether. Trust that it was no accident and feel that miracle like the biggest hug ever. Be grateful for the support and soak it up. As you appreciate the miracles at work in your life, they keep rolling in.
What do you think? Are you willing to give it a try? Or is that expecting a miracle?
Love this blog! I especially like what you wrote “the Universe is conspiring with you all the time.” Coincidence, miracle – potato, potatoh.
I think people forget the everyday miracles within their lives, they think only ‘big’ things qualify.
Love this blog! I especially like what you wrote “the Universe is conspiring with you all the time.” Coincidence, miracle – potato, potatoh.
I think people forget the everyday miracles within their lives, they think only ‘big’ things qualify.
Nice post!
I agree wholeheartedly, but how can you change your habits to stay in that mindset all the time?
Nice post!
I agree wholeheartedly, but how can you change your habits to stay in that mindset all the time?
Hi Patron. 1. Now miracles are on your radar. The more you focus on them, the more you will notice them. It’s like anything else. So you are already on your way.2. They say it takes 30 days to build a habit. So be sure to think miracles at least once a day for a month. 3. Put a sticky note next to your coffee maker, in your car or by your computer, with a simple reminder like, “Watch for Miracles!”4. I will email you on occasion with the subject “Catch the miracles?”Hope that helps.-Faith
Hi Patron.
1. Now miracles are on your radar. The more you focus on them, the more you will notice them. It’s like anything else. So you are already on your way.
2. They say it takes 30 days to build a habit. So be sure to think miracles at least once a day for a month.
3. Put a sticky note next to your coffee maker, in your car or by your computer, with a simple reminder like, “Watch for Miracles!”
4. I will email you on occasion with the subject “Catch the miracles?”
Hope that helps.
-Faith
Hi Candy. Thanks for your comments!
I agree, it’s not just the earth-shaking miracles that count. A simple flower blooming qualifies in my book. When I express gratitude, I am sure to include miracles large and small. Thanks again for highlighting this important point!
Best,
Faith
Hi Candy. Thanks for your comments!
I agree, it’s not just the earth-shaking miracles that count. A simple flower blooming qualifies in my book. When I express gratitude, I am sure to include miracles large and small. Thanks again for highlighting this important point!
Best,
Faith
Faith, I like this post a lot! After just reading the title of your blog, I had only one answer to your question: ‘Yes, I do believe in miracles’. And I remembered one of Einstein’s quotes then: “There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle”. As you are saying, we need to expect them,invite them,notice and appreciate them. For me, the ‘inviting’ part is the less successful one. So thank you for your guide, on how to cultivate them fully – four steps to go, can’t miss any of them.
how beautiful! grwniog up we were not exposed to animals of any kind save for shmuly my goldfish and a few salamanders (yanky & zevy)i caught on the highway up in the country, thus i have always had an intrinsic fear of animals, often feeling scared even at slightest puppy bark. (my kids are much better and love animals) anyway, after reading your post, i decided to be brave and filled a bowl of milk for some of the cold cats outside our building and sure enough, they all came and drank from their new well of life and they owe it all to you. i have a funny feeling they’l be me-yowing your sounds tonight. if you open your window, im sure you can hear it.there you have it, your third gift!
Faith, I like this post a lot! After just reading the title of your blog, I had only one answer to your question: ‘Yes, I do believe in miracles’. And I remembered one of Einstein’s quotes then: “There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle”. As you are saying, we need to expect them,invite them,notice and appreciate them. For me, the ‘inviting’ part is the less successful one. So thank you for your guide, on how to cultivate them fully – four steps to go, can’t miss any of them.
Teresa~ I so appreciate your input! Awesome quote. Thank you for permitting me to use it for the benefit of all readers. Not to be missed! As for the “inviting” part, don’t be afraid to ask. My dad often says, “You don’t get what you don’t ask for.” (A dangerous thing to teach your daughter, by the way.) Not so sure it applies here, but it can’t hurt. Why not give it a shot?
Thanks again, Faith
Teresa~ I so appreciate your input! Awesome quote. Thank you for permitting me to use it for the benefit of all readers. Not to be missed! As for the “inviting” part, don’t be afraid to ask. My dad often says, “You don’t get what you don’t ask for.” (A dangerous thing to teach your daughter, by the way.) Not so sure it applies here, but it can’t hurt. Why not give it a shot?
Thanks again, Faith