Today’s Quote:
“When it’s over, I want to say: all my life
I was a bride married to amazement.
I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.” ~ Mary Oliver
Reflection
There is something so grounding about Mary Oliver’s desire to be “married to amazement.”
In our world of endless scrolling and 24/7 news cycles, it’s incredibly easy to become cynical or just plain exhausted. We often treat life like a checklist rather than an experience. But Oliver challenges us to flip that script—to embrace the world with the same wonder and commitment as a partner at the altar.
To me, this means finding “amazement” in the small, analog moments: the way the light hits your coffee mug or a genuine laugh with a stranger. It’s a reminder that even in a high-tech society, the most fulfilling thing we can do is stay soft-hearted and curious. Let’s try to take the world into our arms today, exactly as it is.
Something to Think About:
If you viewed “amazement” as a lifelong commitment rather than a fleeting feeling, what is one small thing in your neighborhood you would choose to fall in love with today?
