Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Miracles”
“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” ~Allen Saunders Dear Universe, The other day I found myself reminiscing, sifting through old travel photos. I think maybe the limited scope of my scenery—thanks to this pandemic—is making me crave adventure and faraway lands more than I ever have. Traveling has always been one of the things …
“When it was dark, you always carried the sun in your hand for me.” ~Sean O’Casey Dear Universe, In just a couple of weeks, it feels as if our entire world has turned upside down. The coronavirus is officially a worldwide pandemic and we are living in times we have never seen before. Every day we are experiencing a new normal—from …
“When you begin to see life is the miracle, you’ll recognize moments of magic much more easily.” Dear Universe, Years ago (but what feels like lifetimes ago—time is funny like that), I found myself in a dark period. Life will do that from time to time—drop in, give you a situation you didn’t ask for and then sit back and …
“Personality begins where comparison leaves off. Be unique. Be memorable. Be confident. Be proud.” ~Shannon L. Alder Dear Universe, A few years ago I was working with one of my Chinese international students. This student (I’ll call him J) was one of the most dynamic, kind, funny and hard working students I have ever had. He’s the type of student …
“You want to know how the strings are pulled, but why do you insist on looking for the strings? Feast instead at the magic before you.” Dear Universe, When I was a little girl, I loved watching magic tricks. It didn’t matter if it was one of my older brothers doing a card trick or a T.V. special complete with …
“You have to give it everything. Then you have to give it a little more. The answer becomes clear in the practice of doing the work.” Dear Universe, I’m a believer in manifesting your dreams. It’s supposed to work something like this: you have a dream, you create a vision for it, you think about it positively and voila, your …
“It is only a thought and a thought can be changed.” ~Louise Hay Dear Universe, I am a fan of mantras—you know, phrases you repeat out loud or to yourself in an effort to inspire hope, healing or manifesting your future. I know mantras—or affirmations—have become a more common term, but I think I always used them, long before …
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ~Roald Dahl Dear Universe, I’ve been seeing a clear sign this holiday season. It’s a sign that has appeared in different places at different times—even in …