The miraculous is not extraordinary but the common mode of…
“The miraculous is not extraordinary but the common mode of existence. It is our daily bread. Whoever really has considered the lilies of the field or the birds of the air and pondered the improbability of their existence in this warm world within the cold and empty stellar distances will hardly balk at the turning of water into wine which was, after all, a very small miracle. We forget the greater and still continuing miracle by which water (with soil and sunlight) is turned into grapes.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The everyday is miraculous; ordinary life holds profound wonder like lilies and grapes.
In simple terms: Ordinary life contains hidden miracles.
Key Takeaway
Notice and appreciate daily wonders.
Themes
nature
miracle
gratitude
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- gardening
- reading nature
- reflection
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
spirituality
perception
interconnectedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize miracles in routine?
- What ordinary thing feels miraculous today?
A Different Perspective
Miracles may be overlooked when we focus on grand events.