Why are we compelled to look up at the stars?
The matter that makes up your body was forged in the violent death of some old and distant star. Yes, that makes you a star! In its dying breath that brave star paved a path that has led right to you - all it took to travel down that road was time and physics. Honor your legacy by keeping that fire alive as you watch your next sunrise...
Tonight, gaze up into the mirror of the night sky. See and feel the deep connection you have to every living thing that ever breathed, grew, and loved here at home or anywhere else in the universe. Know that you are a vital - an essential - part of the whole. Look up and look well, and as you do, realize that you are a beautiful and unique way for our ancient universe to know itself!
This wonderful perspective was brought to you by….scientific inquiry!
