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“Living in this world will change you,” she confides. “It makes me value life. When a friend has a healthy baby, I don’t think it’s normal; I think it’s a fucking miracle.” quote by Michael Ruhlman
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““Living in this world will change you,” she confides. “It makes me value life. When a friend has a healthy baby, I don’t think it’s normal; I think it’s a fucking miracle.””

Michael Ruhlman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times, 2015

Experiencing life's hardships deepens appreciation and makes ordinary moments feel miraculous.

In simple terms: Hardships make miracles feel real.

Key Takeaway

Cherish ordinary moments as miracles.

Themes

appreciation miracles human experience

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • parenthood
  • recovering from illness
  • celebrating small successes

Key Concepts

existential gratitude perspective shift

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do challenges reshape your view of daily life?
  • What ordinary moments feel miraculous to you?
A Different Perspective

Miracles may be overstated when suffering is ignored.

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