The Miracle of You

This Sunday morning...
I am sitting in awe and gratitude.
After hearing a true story told by my brother;
About his good friend, a young and healthy, kind and intelligent woman
Who almost lost her life Friday night.

A rare medical condition, a specific type of artery rupture--
That often ends the physical life of a human in fifteen minutes.

You can call it luck,
Or divine grace,
But forces lined up perfectly--
She was near a top trauma hospital,
A particular expert surgeon happened to be on shift,
Her loved one was able to promptly transport her to the hospital.

Stories like this are shocking and scary.
But they can wake us up,
TO THE MIRACLE OF LIFE.

That's right-- you and your life are a miracle!
You are precious and your life as a human is ephemeral.

Are you enjoying your journey?
Are you content most of your days?

If not, what can you do to change your life-- to nourish and embrace yourself
In that which fills you with joy!?

We cannot escape pain and loss,
This is true;
No one is happy all the time.

But there are steps we can take to live more full and joyous lives;
To fulfill a higher purpose,
To brighten the lives of others and help the planet.

What can you do today to embrace and honor
THE MIRACLE OF YOU.