Do You Believe in Miracles?
Do You Believe in Miracles?
It’s been said that for the faithful no miracle is necessary, but for those who doubt no miracle is sufficient. Likewise, Albert Einstein once reasoned that, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is.”
I decided to share some relevant excerpts from my book The American Dream which provides fresh and through-provoking perspective often based on personal experience on this fascinating topic. So, here we go…
Since the journey is written but not the destiny, I find life to be a never-ending drama. It is a drama about the evolution of the Self and about the discovery of the Self. Therefore, I am continually seeking while constantly being challenged to understand the world around me. The illusion of life is so powerful that one must make a conscious effort to identify with their true essence and origin. Only by realizing who we are can we operate from a place of love and strength rather than from a place of fear and weakness. In the realm of truth, which is beyond any intellectual arrogance or theory, my personal experiences have led me to believe that God is not only a very real thing, but that his presence and infinite love can be felt as well. A closer look at creation suggests that it’s the divine intention not only to be known, but also to express itself through his creation, including us. All it takes to unlock some of the mysteries of life is awareness. In the end, all that counts is that we come to the realization that God's love is the essence of the sacred promise of life to all and for all.
Miracles have always been a source of great fascination to me. As a young child, my parents would tell us many stories about true miracles. I was told that miracles happen to those who believe. However, I was never quiet sold on the idea. If anything our humble life during my childhood, as well as my many unanswered prayers, only made me be more skeptical about miracles. I concluded that miracles happened only to the very few who were deserving, lucky or strong.
As a result of the Black Hole experience (my near-death experience), I was able to gain some insight into miracles. Although I didn’t understand exactly how the process worked, I was able to observe the cause and effect associated with them. It was only then that I realized that faith was the critical ingredient.
Time after time, the wisdom contained in the words “It is done unto you as you believe” has been proven to be true for me. The Scriptures explain that the key to creating miracles and making your dreams come true is to have an unshakable faith and trust, which defies all logic. While it may sound like a simple concept, it is, nevertheless, the toughest principle to apply. The difficulty is rooted in limiting false beliefs about the self and one's ability and willingness to adapt to new ways of thinking.
Doubt, which is nothing more than faith in reverse, keeps us chained to those limiting and false beliefs about ourselves, as well as our place in the universe. Since faith contains the seed for revealing greatness and the possibility of creating miracles, doubt will only prevent it from occurring. It is essential therefore, to at least keep an open mind in order to allow for the greatest chance to create miracles in one’s own life. Once you discover the beauty of life, that anything is possible, your faith will grow with matching results and you will never again say never, because you never know.
Miracles occur all the time, mostly without our awareness. The trick is to increase their frequency in order to make one’s whole life a miracle and a dream come true. The key is to value inner life and become familiar with one's true nature. "Man, know thy self" is very profound wisdom, for self-knowledge is essential in the process of manifesting desires and creating miracles. Knowing yourself allows you to keep every experience in life fresh and renewed from moment to moment, while being aware of the illusion of life.
It’s equally essential to understand that miracles are not a matter of religion. Contrary to those popular TV shows, God is not just sitting around cooking up miracles for deserving people. Just because miracles defy the laws of logic and physics, it doesn’t mean one cannot create them themselves.
Science is just beginning to explore the world of miracles. Of course, there really are no such things as miracles, only “cause and effect” relationships that we don’t yet understand. Science has yet to explain how certain phenomena can defy the laws of physics, as if the laws of physics are cast in stone anyway. Every day science makes new discoveries, immediately rendering current scientific theory obsolete. Only recently, scientists have discovered particles that travel at faster then the speed of light, which puts Einstein’s once unassailable Theory of Relativity in jeopardy. Scientists have done serious research on things that previously would have been described as miracles. Their research has included such fields as medicine (where they are using the power of the mind to heal), prayer (recent research indicates that there is power in prayer) and quantum physics. Quantum physicists now believe that the universe consists of many more than the three dimensions we’re all familiar with. Furthermore, they theorize that sub-atomic particles eventually break down into a non-physical field of energy that connects all physical matter in the universe and helps explain how certain phenomena can seemingly defy the laws of physics. Some quantum physicists have gone so far as to suggest that matter does not create consciousness, but that consciousness creates matter. This is the stuff that “miracles” are made of. Simply put, miracles work because of the power of the mind.
Through the many synchronicities of my life, I discovered that life is indeed full of miracles. Miracles are truly an equal opportunity employer and each of us has the potential to create miracles and make their dreams come true - for the simple reason that each one of us is a co-creator. The question is no longer “To believe or not to believe.” Love and faith with their many splendors have already proven to be the first, the last and everything. Love and faith indeed are the ultimate answer and most powerful forces in the universe.
Copyright © 2010, Geela Parish
Geela Parish (www.geela.com) is an award winning artist/activist, and the author of the critically-acclaimed book The American Dream. She is also a host and an Editor Contributor for Women’s Radio, a freelance writer, and founder of One Spirit, One World a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting peace and healing and Women Transforming The World (www.womentransformingtheworld.com). You may contact her at gverecords@aol.com