"Make a commitment to embrace a miracle rather than a grievance", this is a statement I came across on the Deepak Chopra website just a few minutes ago. Wow, did it hit home! Complaining, being frustrated, takes no effort at all. Let’s face it, there's always something to complain about! In any given day at any given moment, whether you're just watching television and there are too many commercials, or you're driving to the store and there's too much traffic; no matter what’s happening, it’s easy to focus on an annoyance. But, making a commitment to embrace a miracle rather than pay attention to a grievance, that takes practice, awareness, and sometimes the willingness to go along with someone else’s wishes.
For instance, in June we celebrated my son’s graduation by going on an extraordinary cruise through Scandinavia and the British Isles. The time spent was a dream come true. It was full of beautiful surroundings, peaceful relaxation and time with family and friends – nothing better. However, in one of the ports of call, Dublin, Ireland, we went on a walking tour. The tour itself was super! The green grass, the tour guide, even the bird that left his natural droppings on our sneakers and backs that made us laugh, was great. However, the tour ended with a stop at a local pub. The stop included a free half-pint of Guinness or another beverage of choice. I was a bit tired and when I peeked into the pub, it was beyond crowded, standing room only. By this point I simply wanted to sit down and I must admit I was a bit ‘crabby’ as I didn’t feel like fighting crowds. But, everyone else wanted to go inside, so I followed, a bit annoyed.
Needing a stop in the ladies room, my friend and I weaved our way to the back of the pub. It wasn’t any easy task but we made it. The ladies room was empty, thankfully, and the room to take a breath was appreciated. Feeling a bit more relaxed, we left the ladies room and that’s when I noticed someone special.
His back was toward me, but his long gray hair grabbed my attention. It was obvious he was someone very special. As I walked by him, I turned to see who belonged to this unique look. It was none other than Donovan! Donovan!! The 60’s mellow, music maker that I adored my entire life! There he was, having a drink with two other folks! Just sitting there like “a real person”!
After debating whether or not to walk up to him, I realized this was a once in a lifetime chance! With all the bravery I could muster, I walked over to him and asked if he was indeed, Donovan. He looked at me and smiled the warmest smile I could have imagined. He stated yes, he was Donovan! I apologized for having intruded on his time and thanked him for all the beauty his music had added to my life. His eyes sparkled and he told me that in Dublin, anyone can and should say hello at any time. We chatted for around five minutes. I can’t possibly express how nice, how kind, how welcoming he was. It was a moment of time I will always treasure, and it made that stop in the crowded pub go from something I didn’t want to do, to one of the most memorable, special experiences of the trip!
This truly was a grievance that became a miraculous moment! A lesson to be learned, keep your mind and heart open and go with the flow, you never know where it might lead!
Wishing you all unexpected, miraculous moments!
2 comments:
I'm told that there are miracles happening everyday. We just have to learn how to recognize them.
There are, and we do!!
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