Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles.

Host: The room is quiet, the soft glow of evening light casting gentle shadows across the walls. Outside, the city continues its steady rhythm, but inside, the atmosphere feels peaceful, almost reflective. Jeeny sits at the table, her fingers idly tracing the rim of her mug, lost in thought. Jack stands near the window, arms crossed, gazing at the world below.

Jeeny: (her voice soft, but thoughtful) “You ever think about how much expectation shapes what happens in our lives? How we set the stage for things to unfold, just by the way we anticipate them?”

Jack: (glancing over at her, his voice dry, but curious) “Expectation? I guess we all expect things to happen, but what do you mean? Like how our mindset can influence the outcome?”

Jeeny: (nodding slowly, a small smile forming as she shares the thought) “I was reading something by Edwin Louis Cole, and he said, ‘Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles.’ It made me think about how much our outlook on life, how much our expectations, can create the space for extraordinary things to happen. It’s like having a belief that something amazing could happen, and because we expect it, we end up making it possible.”

Jack: (pauses for a moment, considering her words) “So, he’s saying that by expecting great things, by creating the right atmosphere with our mindset, we open ourselves up to miracles? It’s not about just wishing for them, but creating the right conditions for them to happen?”

Jeeny: (smiling more deeply now, her voice gaining momentum as the idea unfolds) “Exactly. Expectancy isn’t about waiting for things to happen—it’s about actively believing that they will. When you hold that belief, you create a space in your life for opportunities, growth, and miracles to enter. It’s like setting an intention and putting energy toward it. The right expectation becomes a magnet for positive things to come your way.”

Host: Jeeny’s words seem to linger in the room, creating a subtle shift in the air. Jack stands still, his expression thoughtful as he reflects on how our mindset shapes our experiences. The world outside continues its steady pace, but inside, the conversation feels like it’s digging into something deeper about the power of expectation.

Jack: (his voice quieter now, more reflective) “I guess that makes sense. If we expect good things, if we set the intention for something great to happen, we put ourselves in a place where we’re more open to seeing it, more open to receiving it. But if we don’t expect anything, we might miss those opportunities when they come.”

Jeeny: (nodding, her voice calm, yet filled with quiet strength) “Exactly. Expectancy creates the conditions for change, for growth, for things we didn’t think were possible. It’s not about forcing things to happen—it’s about opening yourself up to the possibility and letting the universe respond.”

Jack: (pauses, his expression softening as the idea settles in) “It’s like we’re setting a tone for the things we want to happen. We’re not waiting passively for something to change—we’re actively creating the space for miracles to take place.”

Jeeny: (smiling warmly, her voice filled with quiet conviction) “Yes. It’s the belief that something extraordinary can happen, and that belief itself becomes a force. When we expect miracles, we see them more easily, and we’re ready to embrace them when they come.”

Host: The room feels lighter now, as though the conversation has opened up something that’s both empowering and liberating. Jack turns from the window, his posture more relaxed, the realization that expectancy isn’t just passive—it’s a dynamic force that shapes our experiences. Jeeny watches him, content in the knowledge that when we approach life with the belief that amazing things are possible, we create the space for them to unfold. The world outside continues, but inside, there’s a shared understanding that expectancy is the key that unlocks the potential for miracles.