Decades ago I decided that living my life as if everything was a miracle was a choice I wanted to make. I have to remind myself of my decision often, but  with practice I have learned that the option for how I view the world is always mine and the choice is always there for me.

Miraculous relationships seem like a real possibility to me. I know finding my guy was a miracle! And recently, I was visiting friends and family and saw the relationships of three couples blooming in front of me. All of the couples were so thoughtful, loving and kind and each had been married or together for at least two decades. They were truly an inspiration.

I also talked with two amazing women who had lost their husbands just a few months ago after more than six decades of marriage. Their dedication to their marriages and their spouses was absolutely solid and real as if their union had formed another entity. And, each of the women in their 80’s, was now finding new ways to face life without their lifelong companions. They were a loving inspiration, as well.