A short spoken monologue (YouTube) by Elay Amitay Halevi explaining two primary reasons miracles may be delayed: (1) expecting others' respect/validation for efforts, and (2) seeking a future reality to bring happiness because of insufficient appreciation of the present. The speaker instructs surrendering the need for approval and practicing present-moment gratitude as ways to allow miracles to occur.
What is often delaying us from seeing miracles in our lives? I'll give you two reasons why. Even though you've worked hard, even though you've now earned the miracle, the miracle is still being delayed. The first is when we have an expectation that the work that we have done should earn the respect and validation of others. This need for the approval of others always delays the miracles that we are looking for. So if you've done something great, if you've created a great product, if you've invested a lot in a relationship and now you're looking for the reward, now you're looking for, where's my turn to be happy? The moment you surrender that need and that desire is when the miracle will come. And the second is, are you looking for a reality in the future that will make you happy because you're not satisfied and appreciative with what you have today? Take a moment now and say out loud, I love this moment. I love this day. And my life is exactly as it is meant to be. And yes, I desire a greater future to reveal my soul's purpose. But that doesn't take away from the fact that right now I feel whole and complete. And everything that has been given to me, I fully, fully appreciate.
