Rediscovering Wonder

This is a must see for all of us who want to know where wonder and imagination might lead us.  This artist had the ability to trust where she was being led without any guarantees of any kind of success or outcome.  Her story and art are truly inspirational.
http://www.ted.com/talks/janet_echelman.html
I think this quote I found on Chel's Common Miracles page fits in with this artiat and her work.

“Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts. Each time we drop our complaints and allow everyday good fortune to inspire us, we enter the warrior’s world.”
–Pema Chodron

Excellence miracle

A common miracle just occurred today.  I was at the local wholesale club, shopping for the weekend.  I always check out the piles of books laid out.  I am a book fiend.  So a book of quotes caught my eye.  Randomly chose a page and the first quote I laid eyes on was "We are what we repeatedly do.  Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit"  Aristotle.  Loved it.  Not only am I a book fiend but a perfectionist at heart.  That can be more of a hinderance to me, but it is who I am.  I accept it.  So, here's where the miracle pops in.  I get home from the store and open my facebook acct when I get the chance.  My favorite writer, Marianne Williamson has a quote posted "We are what we repeatedly do..."  Wow!!  Such a crystal clear message.  I love it!