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Sep 15, 2018
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." --W.B. Yeats
Surprise is a Seed
Every day we are met with wonders beyond our imagination and simple acts that inspire a deep sense of awe. Yet often these occurrences go unnoticed as we've come to see them as ordinary. If we tuned into what was happening around us with deeper awareness, we might be surprised at what unfolds: the key turning in the ignition to start our car's engine or the bodily processes that operate tirelessly to keep us alive. Each of these, though simple on the surface, can be hard for the human mind to explain. "Surprise is a seed. Gratefulness sprouts when we rise to the challenge of surprise," writes Br. David. Read on to learn how the big and small wonders of our days can awaken a genuine gratitude within us when we learn to witness them in the spirit of surprise.
BE THE CHANGE
Go about your day and try to see elements of surprise in ordinary moments. What do you notice? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
