http://youtu.be/9D05ej8u-gU (sorry, dont know how to put the video in...)
Watching this video, i cannot help but be amazed. Neil DeGrasse Tyson is my absolute hero and is undoubtedly one of the smartest men of our age. He makes things that seems so complex and impossible seem fun and understandable. He has really paved the way for a new generation to be interested and want to be a part of the scientific community.
This video connects to me in many ways. First, i have always had a passion for astrophysics and space, unfortunately i am waaaaay too terrible at math to go along with that dream. Secondly, this video speaks a great deal about my own congruence. My own state of being and the state of being for everyone else is put on the broad spectrum of our universe.
I really feel connected to this video, because of what Mr. DeGrasse Tyson points out. He says that we all have the desire to feel needed and wanted, and I completely agree with this. We all want someone to be there for us, tell us we are special, and this someone is the universe. It astounds me to think just how perfect the conditions must have been for us to begin as tiny molecules and evolve into such complex beings. It's actually kind of mind blowing. I also really connected to the fact that everyone on this planet is connected. We are connected on a molecular level that disregards race, creed,sexual orientation, etc. and this fact makes me happy. We put so much emphasis on what makes us different, in fact we are built to place people into categories, that we tend to forget what makes each other so similar.
In my own life, i try to realize the human desire to feel wanted. No matter what, i try to make a person feel wanted. Whether that involves being there for a friend or saying hello to a person on the street, i am acknowledging that, that person matters. This is important when you consider how many people feel lost and believe they have no direction, purpose, or connection in our universe. Connectivity is something we should all strive for. I urge you to try to connect with everyone you meet, because we are a lot more similar than you may think.
I love how near the end you connect this video to your own life and I love how you want to make everyone feel wanted. That's truly a gift :) I agree that we should feel connected with each person we see and interact with and that's not always the case however we should all try and aim for that!
ReplyDeleteThis video and your blog post are both so inspiring. I think you really touched upon something that many forget, that we are all connected in some way and have the ability to affect other people. Whether it be a simple hello or standing by someone that matters, we should all strive to make people feel important and know that we are doing all we can to impact the people around us. You have really amazed me with your reflection, and have shown that there is so much depth to you and compassion within you. :)
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