Standing under the stars evokes in me such strong emotions. Even now as I think about the immensity of the universe and my seemingly insignificant place in it, I am moved to tears of contentment. I don’t mind feeling small. In fact, spending time in the wild helps keep me humble.
When I am out here like this, I hear a gentle chiming sound. It is full of humility, not wanting to force attention upon itself. It comes in waves, but in general it remains slow and constant. It’s such a dignified sound. These nocturnal concerts are food for my soul ,and I feel so connected and close to my Creator when I am out here. Capturing these moments and sharing them is part of my purpose here. It certainly brings me great joy, and the solitude of the night is like medicine. Its an empathy inducing anti-depressant!
It would do us all good to go about life with a more empathetic viewpoint. Slowly observe those around us and treat them all with dignity. We all have purpose. All our lives carry meaning, even those with whom we disagree. Actually, it is probably more important to look with empathy upon those with whom we disagree. By one simple act or a handful of words, you can encourage someone else’s meaning. Conversely, you can damage someone’s purpose with just a few careless words. We humans make big deals out of truly meaningless things, and we minimize things that should be prioritized.
Now, more than ever, we need to take a hard look at what truly matters, and that is usually relationships with other humans! Next time you’re out under the stars, look up. Look up and feel small, then turn around and make someone else feel big!
