Mining Miracles

Catherine introduces “mining for miracles” as a daily practice of training your attention toward what’s good—especially in a world that can feel heavy, sarcastic, or stuck in complaint. She explains that after witnessing sudden loss (and remembering how quickly life can change), she refuses to coast through this season of her life on autopilot. Instead, she starts each day with a simple invitation: “Show me how good it can get,” and looks for ways to be both an observer of miracles and a source of one for someone else. Through stories—like a last-minute rental car upgrade, an unexpected schedule opening, and the quiet beauty of a sunrise—Catherine shows how gratitude becomes the “portal” that helps you notice the magic you might otherwise miss. She also acknowledges that hard mountains still exist (job loss, grief, uncertainty), but argues that you can walk those mountains with people through generosity, presence, and perspective. She closes with a clear challenge: don’t wait for life to get better—start noticing the better that’s already here, because it changes everything. 💬 What You'll Hear What Catherine means by “mining for miracles” (and why it’s more than cheesy positivity) A morning practice to set your focus: “Show me how good it can get” How attention works: the more you look for good, the more evidence you start to see A real-life “miracle” story: needing a rental car and receiving an unexpected SUV upgrade Small, everyday miracles: a meeting moving, a hard conversation turning into connection, a calm nervous system Why gratitude is the “floodgate” that opens a day full of miracles A perspective shift from travel: noticing ease (a bed that fits, coffee at home, a car that starts) Holding space for hard things without letting negativity steal your joy How to be a “mini miracle” for someone else through generosity and support A full-circle adoption moment: the 9/13 birthday synchronicity and her daughter becoming “just like her” The weekly invitation: jot miracles down, speak them out loud, and thank them ✨ Takeaway Miracles aren’t only the big, dramatic moments—they’re often the small, steady proofs that life is supporting you. When you practice gratitude and look for the good on purpose, you don’t deny the hard stuff—you build the strength and clarity to move through it with more peace, more joy, and more impact. ⚖️ Disclaimer These stories are mine — told through my eyes, my lens, and my lived experience. Each person moves through life in their own way. I own these stories, and I share them to inspire us all to live truthfully, freely, and as our most authentic selves. 🌿 Connect with Catherine If this episode made you reflect on a time when you judged others or needed forgiveness yourself, share it with someone who showed you grace when you didn't deserve it. Follow Catherine on Instagram to keep following the story. Theme Song Written and Composed by Trevor Lynch and Michaela Dennis and recorded by Trevor Lynch in Chicago IL Photo: Baumgardner Studio Yakima, WA Production: Red Trux Productions Snohomish, WA