Easy miracles

I want to look for a moment at just how unfathomably miraculous my life is. I’m clear, whenever I look, at the miracle involved in the journey from the big bang to me sitting here typing this. And I’m clear, when I look at my life, as I experience it, from birth to sitting here typing this. And I’m clear when I look at the development of human intelligence over the last few thousand years. And I’m clear when I look at the development of my own intellectual capacity and perception and understanding and overall comprehension that also opens up for me the as yet unrealized possibility of human intelligence and cooperation bringing forth a world where love is first and foremost for everybody. And it’s clear to me when I walk a couple of miles and it feels good.

I have been saying that my current biggest challenge is not feeling guilty for how easy my life is. And I notice that “easy” isn’t completely correct. I actually see it as being quite challenging to stay on top of the wave, as my friend Cynthia might put it. It calls on my intelligence, wisdom and willful intention. I find it quite challenging to stay focused. And, in part, it’s only easy because I am well prepared for what I take on. Part of that preparation is my daily practice helping me to remember important choices. One of the biggest is simply noticing all of the good and goodness around me. Another is noticing the joy I feel when I’m able to be of service to someone I love. And, given all of that, my life really is easy.