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The Alchemy of Presence

Turning mundane into miraculous

By Edina Jackson-Yussif Published 12 months ago 1 min read
The Alchemy of Presence
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Ordinary becomes sacred

When witnessed completely

The coffee mug's steam

A universe of transformation

Microscopic dance of heat and intention

I am learning:

Presence is not passive

But an active alchemy

Turning mundane into miraculous

This moment—

Not waiting to be spectacular

But already luminous

Breathing is a ceremony

Blinking is a revolution

Sitting still—radical magic

My attention

The most powerful transmutation tool

Turning lead of routine

Into gold of awareness

Sometimes extraordinary looks like:

- Watching dust particles dance

- Feeling your own heartbeat

- Noticing the exact shade of silence

Alchemy happens

Not with grand gestures

But microscopic shifts

Quantum leaps of perception

I am not here to survive

But to be fully alive

Each breath a spell

Each heartbeat a ritual

Each breath—pure magic

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About the Creator

Edina Jackson-Yussif

I write about lifestyle, entrepreneurship and other things.

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  • Marie381Uk 12 months ago

    Excellent 🏆🌹♦️

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