The Miracles Are Everywhere
An ecological utopia radiating gratitude, wonder, and reverence for the intricate web of life, a mantra and an invocation blending the scientific with the sacred, grounding eco truisims into poetry.
“Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair. Not because I have my head in the sand, but because joy is what the earth gives me daily and I must return the gift.”
–Robin Wall Kimmerer
Do you ever feel astonished at our great luck?
that we happen to live at the perfect distance from the sun,
what scientists call “the Goldilocks zone”
where the conditions are ripe for liquid water to exist
and for all of life on Earth to be possible because of it?
Do you ever feel astonished at our great luck? that the technology of trees
and our lungs were woven from the same threaded coding
that we happen to inhale what trees exhale and that they inhale what we exhale?
That underground, mycelial networks, allow for trees to talk to each other, sharing nutrients and wisdom
The miracles are everywhere.
The Sun came up again today giving energy to plants, people, and animals alike, making flowers bloom again
making my heart sing again
The Moon stabilizes Earth’s tilt, creating predictable seasons and controlling ocean tides that sustain marine life,
she comes out most nights waxing and waning marking continuity for us all
underneath the dark cloak of the night sky, we all see the same single moon.
Do you ever feel astonished by our great luck?
The sky can turn blue, grey, purple, pink, and orange and the clouds carry dreams and water across the dimensions
The Earth constantly recycles our water, every drop we drink has been part of an ancient cycle of rivers, clouds, and oceans
Every drop of water has made it through our ancestors’ bodies and the same water will carry over into our future children’s bodies.
do you ever feel astonished by our luck?
we woke up today, our hearts beat without us having to think too hard about it
our stomachs digest without us having to be conscious about it
our eyes blink on their own, our throat swallows… and trillions of bacteria in our gut help us digest food, make vitamins, and even influence our emotions
Each and every single one of our organs and cells
are doing their own sacred dance,
serving their own important function
allowing us to be here, still
The miracles are humming beneath our feet.
The Earth’s gravitational pull grounds us
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preventing us from floating off
into outer space!
and when we walk over the skin of the earth
with our bare feet
the Earth’s electromagnetic field
reduces our inflammation, relieves stress, depression, and anxiety
The miracles breathe with us
Phytoplankton, tiny ocean organisms, produce over half of the oxygen we breathe,
unseen
but essential little creatures
that nourish our lungs
Bees, butterflies, and birds
sustain our nourishment & food supply,
turning flowers into fruits
through their ancient agreements with plants
The miracles are everywhere
the spring has come again
the nettles have told me
the magnolias, woodsorrels, cherry blossoms, and lupines have told me
Do you ever feel astonished by our great luck that we see life in colors?
can hear a waterfall of birds chirping?
the layered symphony of finches, sparrows, and morning doves, each carrying an ancient song?
smell the evergreen trees
taste decadent chocolate, and feel the way it melts slowly on the tongue
releasing the memory of sunlight and soil?
let your heart be a child
overcome with ecstatic awe, joy, and wonder
let your heart be empty, let it be a vessel to hold all that is true
let your heart ride a lightning bolt
let your heart be a hummingbird pollinating joy, generosity, and loving-kindness
let your heart be the ocean, the rivers, and creeks feeding all of life
let your heart be the tongue
that can taste the beauty of this life
are you not astonished by your luck?
the miracles are everywhere
Perhaps you have food in the fridge that has been imported and traveled the skies eastward, westward, north, and south.
Perhaps you drink cacao or coffee that had to be nourished from the alchemical magic and conversation of the sun, skywater, soil, and winds
nourished by compost, tended by bees and pollinators alike, and tended by hardworking humans with a whole life force ~ mana ~ emanating and bubbling out of their center
and then such beans had to be harvested, processed, dried, packaged, transported and hopefully, someone said a little prayer or sang a little song in between or throughout. Is this collaborative chain of people, plants, and animals not sacred?
the miracles are everywhere
are you not astonished?
The miracles are waiting to be seen.
What will you do with this great luck?
How will you honor the miracles you’ve been given?
Ecotherapy For Families in Northern California
Mother-Daughter Nature Retreat
with guides Reet Rannik Carías, Vanessa Eyen, and Kiea Spake-Wright
Date: May 10, 2025 (Mother’s Day weekend)
Location: North Bay Wildlands
A day to explore the mother-daughter relationship and deepen your connection with each other, while being supported by Mother Nature. You will be invited to spend intentional time alone in nature, with your daughter, and with the community. There will be time to practice deep listening, cultivate authenticity, and witness each other through guided council practices. We will also lead you in gratitude practices, meditation, expressive movement, and songs.
Questions we will ponder: Who Am I In This Relationship? How Can I Show Up Authentically And More Connected In This Relationship?
For more details & registration click here
Yes!!! I love this Reet. <3
Yes yes yes! I’ve always been in awe at the fact that we breathe the same air our ancestors did thousands of years ago. I absolutely loved reading you today and add many more little miracles to the list I already feed daily.
Thank you 🙏🏼🤍