08/09/2026
The Miracle of Being Here
May we always be aware of the quiet, often overlooked miracles that grace our lives each day,
the first light spilling across the sky,
the gentle rhythm of breath,
the laughter of those we cherish,
and the hidden beauty waiting in places we have passed a thousand times.
May our hearts remain open to the beauty of life,
finding wisdom in stillness,
joy in simplicity,
and grace in the ever-changing seasons of life.
May we walk with awareness upon the earth,
noticing the songs of birds,
the dance of leaves,
the warmth of a kind word,
and the endless stories held within each soul we encounter.
May each day remind us that wonder is not something distant to pursue,
but a presence that blossoms
around us
when we pause, open our hearts,
and receive the beauty of the present moment.
May curiosity guide our steps,
gratitude fill our spirits,
and compassion shape the way we move through the world.
As the day grows quiet,
may we rest in the knowledge that we have witnessed another small chapter of the great unfolding,
another gift,
another breath,
another opportunity to marvel at the beauty of being alive.
~ 'The Miracle of Being Here' by Spirit of a Hippie
✍️ Mary Anne Byrne
~ Art by Misty Stephenson
