and if you have a minute, why don't we go?

"when you drink the water, remember the spring."-Chinese proverb.

as you go through each and every day, do you process the people that you encounter? the sky above your head? do you take the time to witness each miracle?

well, as far as each and every day is concerned, the answer is probably 'no'. we are all guilty of being taken by the stress of our lives: financial concerns, turmoil in our relationships, the obsession with becoming who we are expected to be. while this processed and robotic habit is the norm, sometimes in life we each experience an overwhelming glimpse of light where every beautiful moment is noticed. in a fleeting summer, a deep pink sunset can sum up the day, and also, your life.

we take such great notice in those things that sadden and delay us, but why? we are still standing today. we still smile, and laugh, and continue on with our lives and responsibilities...and the reason why? daily miracles.

our cousins have babies, and someone makes us laugh until we can't breathe.

our siblings get promoted.

people become friends that we 'need', instead of just friends that we 'have'.

our best friends get engaged, and our loved ones return home from overseas.

after a really long day, your cell phone dies...and you get to be where you are.

we fall in love.

promises are kept, the power goes out, we see by candlelight. we make new friends.

the sun rises over the ocean, a stranger says hello.

someone lets you know in one way or another, "you matter."

you feel the love of a family, you spend enough time outside to get a sunburn.

you clink glasses with an old friend, someone kisses your cheek.

you get to do it all over again tomorrow.

if in a day you've smiled, if in a day you've felt love, luck, or beauty-

you've been given your miracle.