This is the full definition of miracle according to Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary.

1. : an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs
2. : an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment
3. Christian Science: a divinely natural phenomenon experienced humanly as the fulfillment of spiritual law

This definition explains a traditional view of miracles as something supernatural and divinely generated, belonging only to the theists in the crowd. But what about people who don’t believe in a deity? Don’t they get to experience miracles too? I say they do.

Here is my full definition of a miracle.

1. And explosion of awe (often accompanied by a feeling of joy) upon experiencing something beautiful, wonderful or inexplicable
2. The awareness of the complexity of life and everything in it
3. Deep gratitude for the privilege of being alive in this time and place knowing that you could have just as easily not been.
4. Extending this sense of awe, joy, awareness and gratitude to everything and everyone you encounter

Miracles belong to everyone. You only need to be willing to recognize them.