Attracting Miracles in this NEW YEAR

As we reflect upon what we want to leave behind in 2023 and focus on what we can bring to 2024, I am reminded of something amazing and miraculous that happened to me last year.  

It was May and we were in Austin, TX celebrating my older daughter’s college graduation. I was packing to go home and reflected on how it had been a perfect weekend filled with family, friends and joyful celebrations. I was beaming.

As we went to leave our hotel room, I realized I couldn't find my rings!!!

Like a madwoman, I began searching every square inch of the room. The more I searched, the more I panicked because these weren’t just any old rings! They were a silver stack trio that my mother had worn every day. I had been wearing them ever since she died 11 years ago. To say these rings meant a lot to me is a huge understatement. 

My mother was my best friend, my light, my biggest fan and I struggled with grief for years after losing her. Wearing the rings kept a part of her close to me. With no sign of the rings in sight, tears filled my eyes. I wanted to break down and cry but held myself back; I refused to ruin this special time.

And as I made the conscious decision to hold myself together, I felt something shift. I chose to respond rather than react, and in doing so, a new story emerged. I told myself… 

• Maybe someone else needed the rings 

• Maybe they would bring good luck to someone who could benefit from Mom’s positive energy 

• Maybe somehow this experience was for a “blessing” ???

I did my best to let it go and held onto the belief, “If it makes someone happy, then I trust the rings are where they are meant to be.”  

Months went by. We were into September and my finger was still bare. Despite endless calls to the hotel, going through every square inch of our suitcases more than once, and cleaning out my purse to the point of dumping it upside down and shaking it like a crazy person… nothing.

Uggghhhhhhh --- I guess I hadn’t let it go???? 

I was having a bad day. I had misplaced my phone. I stormed about, annoyed, “Where the HELL is my phone?!?! Ugh- my STUPID PHONE!!” Nothing was working out and I felt at the whim of my negative emotions. I knew if I stayed there, things would only get worse. So in an attempt to feel better, I asked the Universe to show me a miracle… just a little light please, to help me get through. 

I grabbed my purse and shoved my hand inside, feeling around for my phone. With no luck I opened the bag further and proceeded to sift through my personal junk – makeup, tissues, pens, receipts, but no phone.

Until . . . what the . . . I saw something glitter!! A silver ring. “You’ve got to be kidding me!!!” Rummaging through with sheer excitement, there quickly appeared the other 2 rings, 3 in all.  

There was no denying it--- My Mom had sent them back to me! Tears of gratitude filled my eyes. Even though she is no longer here, she still managed to find a way to cheer me up when I really needed it. There was no doubt about it; I had gotten my miracle. 

Sometimes, when even the slightest of things causes us to feel upset, we simply need to trust that things are working out in ways that can’t be explained. When we do, we allow the magic to shine through. Look for it and it is there 😊.

Wishing you a magical new year!!  Happy 2024!!  

What miracles might this new year have in store for you ?