Awareness

Our brief history

Our brief history
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  • Individually we are just one among the billions, and we’re all doing all our personal best. But,no matter how important we are now or were once, all individuals will be insignificant in the grand scheme of things. It’s crazy and too big to comprehend how big is our Universe. It makes you wonder if we are the only ones on this planet?

  • Humanity is nothing more than a microscopic blip in the Universe. We’re about 4.5 billion years younger than our planet Earth, and even if we get technologically super-advanced, our role still won’t be “universe moving.” At least for us, as soon as we expire, this world around us will disappear, but the Earth continues and outlive us, and the Universe it’s a part of might exist forever. That should keep you humble!

  • But, even if we feel insignificant in the vastness of the Universe, humanity will always be significant on this planet we live on. We all matter here on Earth! Only those who are unsure about their worthiness only care just about themselves, while those who know they already are essential care more about others. So, treat one another with kindness, impact their lives positively and help others around you. We live a short life, so say what’s important and do what’s important.

But that’s just my take. Comment and share yours.


If this topic interests you and you’re curious to learn more – check out this book through this Amazon affiliate link that I thoroughly enjoyed – A Brief History of Time

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Written by Garv Chawla · Stoic of the Day
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