Something that has really helped me look at the big picture and gather some perspective on life—take a blank piece of paper and write the following phrase on it:

THIS
IS
A MIRACLE

Put this paper somewhere you'll see it every morning—your bathroom mirror, above your dresser, on the wall near your bed. Every morning, read the words aloud and let them sink in. Think about how miraculous it is that you're alive, that you have life, that this is life. How there are more than 7 billion people on the planet. That we even have a planet, suspended in space in the middle of nowhere. That the planet is just perfect enough to have lions, and glaciers, and monkeys, and whales and dolphins and surreal sunsets and Venus flytraps. Think about how spectacular that is. Consider the fact we have cultivated plants for thousands of years to supply a significant portion of the planet with food all year round, that we communicate instantaneously across the globe through a network of computers. In the true sense of the word, it's fantastic.

When you appreciate how amazing life really is, every single morning, you develop a deep sense of compassion and openness, and you're more at peace throughout the day. It's simple, yet powerful. This is a Miracle. Embrace it.