Miracle Morning

A client recently recommended The Miracle Morning to me. Based on her description, I decided to read it, despite not typically gravitating toward self-help books for my own use. What stood out initially was the premise—that we have a significant degree of influence over how we structure our lives, and that small, consistent changes can shift how we function day to day. The simplicity of the approach also made it feel accessible.

As I read further, it resonated on a more personal level.

On February 7, 2018, I was driving to work with my daughter and my 7-month-old grandson. We were traveling on a narrow highway when a driver in an oncoming semi-truck experienced a fatal medical event and lost control of the vehicle. Within moments, the truck crossed into our lane and collided with us at high speed. The impact destroyed the vehicle.

Everyone in our car survived. My grandson was unharmed, and both my daughter and I sustained injuries that, while not life-threatening, have had lasting effects. The driver of the semi-truck did not survive. The experience remains difficult to fully capture, but it fundamentally altered how I view time, priorities, and the predictability of daily life.

Hal Elrod, the author of The Miracle Morning, also survived a severe car accident that became a turning point in his life. His experience informed much of what he writes about in the book—particularly the idea that change often follows moments that disrupt assumptions about how life is supposed to unfold.

Whether or not someone adopts the specific practices outlined in the book, the underlying message may be useful: small, intentional changes in how we approach our daily routines can influence how we experience our lives over time. Even limited shifts in structure or focus can create a different sense of direction.

For those who are open to that kind of approach, it may be worth exploring.