HOLOGRAMS allow us to see an image captured on a 2-dimensional surface with a 3-dimensional perception. HOLOGRAMS miraculously display what is 2-dimensional as a 3-dimensional image. A HOLOGRAM torn in two will reveal the exact same complete image on both pieces. In fact, the HOLOGRAM divided into a million pieces would still reveal the complete image on every piece. Like a HOLOGRAM, each of us contain the entire image of God. As spiritual beings, continually evolving, we expand and multiply into billions of expressions of the Divine. Yet we are one continuous, complete image of the Divine ever-longing to return to the state of wholeness from which we have burst forth. What is truly miraculous is that even in the state of what appears to be separation, expansion that draws us apart, we are still one, whole and complete. When gazing upon one another from a God’s eye view, even the space between is miraculously imbued with the image of the Divine. The appearance of empty space is an illusion as there can be no space where God is not. A HOLOGRAM is a miraculous manifestation of the nature of humankind as one with the image and likeness of the Divine.
© 2016. Reverend Eileen DeRosia Patra
Rev. Eileen is an ordained Unity minister currently serving at Unity of Livonia in Livonia, Michigan.
MIRRORS provide us with the opportunity to see ourselves as others see us. That first moment when humankind caught a glimpse of self in a still pond must have been an amazing experience. There would have been an instant of recognition of the self being much like the others in the clan, yet somehow different and distinct. MIRRORS that reflect our physical appearance give us that opportunity today; a glimpse of the self as a similar, yet unique member of the human experience. Metaphorical MIRRORS provided by other people in our lives reflect characteristics we may not have noticed or owned about ourselves. These are MIRRORS that help us grow and evolve in self-awareness. But there is yet another type of MIRROR that reflects much more than our physical being. There is an inner MIRROR that gives us a view of who we are beyond our physical appearance. Because it is within however, does not make it small. Instead, this is a MIRROR without limit. It might be called a “cosmic” MIRROR, one which reflects the image and likeness of God in us. This MIRROR sees through the physical being and beyond the perceived limitations and cultural baggage we might carry. This MIRROR allows us to see ourselves as a member of an infinite, ever-expanding clan of consciousness, yet a unique and individualized expression in it. This is a reflection that lifts us into seeing and being all that we are meant to be. MIRRORS are miraculous and they are all around us and deep within us. 
ROOTS. A Tree or plant is nurtured by its roots which absorb nutrients and moisture from the soil in which is planted. This is the miracle of nature, the miracle of life; seeking, growing, expanding, thriving and then being fruitful and multiplying. Like a tree, I have roots. When I get back to my roots, I get back to that which feeds me, that which nourishes me. When the roots of a tree are trimmed, the tree responds. An expertly trimmed bonsai will result in an exquisite replication of the roots.
NOW. In The NOW moment, I take a breath and recognize the miracle of “NOW.” Free of what has been, assured of what can be, I rest in the NOW. It is the only, true moment. Everything else is an illusion created by the movement of objects; matter, in a constant state of flux and contrast with the space between which is still and whole, complete and full. In the miracle of NOW, I breathe the breath of Spirit and see with eyes that see. I see that all things emanate from this wholeness; expanding, stretching, manifesting, soaring, and then are gently pulled back again to NOW; where 
The FUTURE I hold in my mind is a miracle. Through the ability to experience sequence, I can perceive what is yet to be. Through the power of Imagination, I can direct my thoughts and creative energies toward a FUTURE I find desirable. The image I hold is one in which all beings are awakened to their Divinity; all beings are awakened to their self-worth. Awakened in this way, I see all beings beholding the sacredness of one another. In this FUTURE no one is left out. No one is excluded, and no one would even consider harming another. Each person thrives in an occupation that feeds them as much spiritually and emotionally as it does physically and financially. Everyone listens, everyone speaks with love and kindness. Everyone honors and respects the ideas, views and needs of one another. In this FUTURE, compassion and understanding are the foundation of all activity. This is a FUTURE that is a miracle, and the even greater miracle is that it is achievable. With God, with the power and gifts already bestowed upon us as the image and likeness of God, ALL things are possible.
FORGIVENESS is the miracle that frees the soul. Anger and judgment create a density of energy that envelops the soul and clouds the mind. It is the very thing that calls for FORGIVENESS that makes it a miracle as it calls us through the dense energy that encases us in a feeling of powerlessness. FORGIVENESS is a continuous process of releasing the grip that anger and judgment hold us in. When we FORGIVE, we release ourselves from the tomb of powerlessness. What had angered us or caused us to feel pain no longer has power over us. We recognize that the pain we feel is something within our own minds and we let it go. What rushes in is the infinite love of Spirit that heals all wounds and empowers all Life. FORGIVENESS is a miracle that reunites us with the divinity implanted in the center of our being. FORGIVE someone today and be set free.
STRENGTH is a miraculous faculty continually evolving and emerging through our life experiences. STRENGTH appears in a variety of forms such as physical STRENGTH, spiritual STRENGTH, moral STRENGTH and STRENGTH of character. Each provide the ability to overcome something of substantial size or weight. Each are cultivated through the choice to exercise them. But Spiritual STRENGTH differs in that the soul draws to itself experiences that command its development. Every day, in every way, you are by nature, growing in spiritual STRENGTH and stature. What seems substantial in size and weight today is the catalyst for the spiritual STRENGTH that supports you in your next adventure.
TRUST is a miraculous and remarkable attribute of the human mind given the multitude of experiences that challenge it. TRUST is the belief that something or someone is reliable and can be counted on. Placing TRUST in another is believing in a common good that both are willing to manifest. Through TRUST we build bridges and connections and we affirm the underlying intention of good in our fellow beings. TRUSTing someone who has broken a TRUST, is evidence of the process of forgiveness and faith in their spiritual nature. TRUST instills confidence in our own hearts and in the unfolding good of those whom we TRUST. When we TRUST someone, we are giving both of us an opportunity to be a part of a greater experience of oneness and a cohesive state of being. TRUSTING God goes further, bringing us into a cohesive relationship with the Source of being. TRUSTing in an invisible Power greater than ourselves, lifts us into a higher consciousness and opens the doors of our minds and hearts to a deeply harmonious state of being. 
WATERMELON. A juicy, delightful miracle of fruit. I recall watermelon as the highlight of picnic lunches and family reunions as a child. It was not an everyday occurrence so it seemed extravagant and especially exciting to see those juicy red slabs ringed with white then green, dotted here and there with large, inedible seeds. Today I think about the relatively small size of those seeds and how they contrast with the enormous fruit that stems from them. It is miraculous to me that one small seed can produce so much fruit, juice, excitement, and joy. As I ponder what my next thought might be I consider how like the watermelon seed my thoughts are. One small seed can produce a day filled with joy and glory. And one small seed can, if I allow it, produce a day of challenge and struggle. The WATERMELON is a delightful miracle of pink pulp, sweet juice and seeds. My thoughts are also a miracle producing experiences enfolded within their nature. And even more miraculous is my ability to witness and choose the thoughts I hold in mind. I can see them crop up and choose to plant only the ones that will produce what is joyful, enormous, fruitful, delightful, sweet, and extravagant. Planting delightful WATERMELON seeds in my mind and in the world today. Affirming the same for you.
Eileen Patra 