Why You Need to Start Tracking Miracles
Don't believe in miracles? Maybe you just haven't been paying close enough attention.
I’m here to restore your faith in miracles.
You’re going to want to start a note on your phone and title it EVIDENCE OF MIRACLES.
Then you're going to document every time you feel like the universe/god/creator/whatever you believe in throws you a bone.
“Isn’t that basically the same thing as keeping a gratitude journal?”
No. Let me show you the difference.
These are some lines from my gratitude journal:
I’m grateful to be learning how to make IG Reels.
I’m grateful libraries exist.
I’m grateful for pre-prepared breakfasts.
This is what’s written in my EVIDENCE OF MIRACLES note so far:
Oct. 31 — I forgot to pay for parking for almost three hours and didn’t get a ticket.
Oct. 29 — Out of nowhere, a colleague offered to refer me to a client (big name! great opportunity!). Exciting!!
Oct. 28 — A client emailed me to ask if I planned on cashing a cheque they sent me in May. LOL. Apparently I thought I’d cashed it already! Extra $$$ at a time where I really need it.
Oct. 18 — I taught to 30 people on a Friday at 4:45pm (without a theme! Unheard of). For months I taught the second evening slot at 5:30 and I looked at the instructor in the earlier slot I’m in now and hoped one day I would be teaching to this many people.
To me, miracles are good things that didn’t need to happen…but did.
You’re going to be shocked at how much stuff you can put in there. I only started doing this on Oct. 23!
If you’re naturally cynical, your knee-jerk reaction might be this is stupid, and to that I say: I THOUGHT THE SAME THING AT FIRST.
Try this for a week first, THEN you can decide it’s stupid and miracles aren’t real. Ok?
I also keep a note of inspirational quotes, and snippets on my phone because I believe inspiration is everywhere; you just have to pay attention.
I’ve also noticed there are some really god-awful inspirational quotes out there.
I did a poll on my Instagram, and here are some inspirational phrases people don’t seem to like:
Everything happens for a reason.
Follow your dreams.
Live. Laugh. Love.
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.
If you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my best.
Here are my three least favourite motivational quotes:
“Work hard, play hard.”
“No more sad shit, boss up.”
“Everyone has the same 24 hours.”
If you want to know precisely why I hate these quotes with the fire of a thousand suns, you’ll have to read my article on LinkedIn. 🌞
If this newsletter was a bowl of Lucky Charms, I just want to make sure you get a little bit of marshmallow in every bite. 🥣
So, I’m going to share more writing tips and actionable advice going forward. If it’s boring, you can always unsubscribe. But honestly, I don’t think Herman would allow me to produce boring writing.
Who is Herman, you ask?
The feral raccoon that lives inside my brain.
How did he get there?
I think he shrunk himself down like the Magic School Bus to get in there. Why he wanted to be in there in the first place I have no idea. It’s like Ratatouille (the movie), but instead of a rat hiding under a hat, it’s a raccoon in my skull.
I have no choice. Herman makes me bring an entertaining yet unpredictable energy to the table. So yeah, I don’t think I could be boring if I tried.
Stay weird (and subscribed…please).
— Reggie (And Herman 🦝)
This was a fantastic read! I love the change of perspective. Such a small change, such a big difference!