The Greatest of All Miracles

Hey, y'all--

Here's a quote from one of my readings this morning I thought might inspire you.
It's by a Vietnamese Buddhist monk who now lives in exile in France, after experiencing horrific suffering, and yet is inexplicably still filled with peace and joy:

"Suffering is not enough. Life is both dreadful and wonderful. How can I smile when I am filled with so much sorrow? It is natural--you need to smile to your sorrow because you are more than your sorrow... The greatest miracle of all miracles is to be alive."

No matter how depressed you are today, remember what this monk has said:
THE GREATEST MIRACLE OF ALL MIRACLES IS TO BE ALIVE.

If you still feel depressed after reading that, remember my own simple quote, and keep it close to your heart, reminding yourself as often as you need to, sticking it up on your bathroom mirror in bold letters to see every morning if you have to: "It won't always be this way."

Love,
Michele