Instead of attending services — whether in a Church, Synagogue, Mosque, or Temple — watch this. It’s far more powerful than any scripture I’ve ever encountered.
I retired nearly 13 years ago, though I've continued to work during most of the time since then. I'm hoping to return to work on the RS-25 rocket engine program (formerly the SSME) which will power our return to the moon. Mostly I'm just cruising, making the most of what time I have remaining.
Although my time is nearly up, I still care deeply about the kind of world I'll be leaving to those who follow me and, to that end, I am devoted to seeing the forces of repression and authoritarianism are at least held at bay, if not crushed out of existence.
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I have to add that I find this video to also be awe-inspiring to watch:
In fact, I enjoy viewing this whenever I feel a bit “down-in-the-dumps” because it reminds me of how incredible the universe is, and how we’re all part of a much larger ‘picture’ (for lack of a better term) in terms of our existence and significance. It’s kind of therapeutic for me.
I just wish that mankind (the entire world) would heed Carl Sagan’s meaningful words and apply them to their political views and daily existence instead of doing so much to destroy this planet and render human existence so insignificant through wars and violence. (Especially violence that are imposed upon others through religion.)
Lisa – I used that very video in a post of mine two and half years ago. You might enjoy reading of an interesting experience I had about twenty years ago, which is partly what the post was about. Here’s the link.
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December 6th, 2014 at 1:51 pm
I have to add that I find this video to also be awe-inspiring to watch:
In fact, I enjoy viewing this whenever I feel a bit “down-in-the-dumps” because it reminds me of how incredible the universe is, and how we’re all part of a much larger ‘picture’ (for lack of a better term) in terms of our existence and significance. It’s kind of therapeutic for me.
I just wish that mankind (the entire world) would heed Carl Sagan’s meaningful words and apply them to their political views and daily existence instead of doing so much to destroy this planet and render human existence so insignificant through wars and violence. (Especially violence that are imposed upon others through religion.)
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December 6th, 2014 at 2:47 pm
Lisa – I used that very video in a post of mine two and half years ago. You might enjoy reading of an interesting experience I had about twenty years ago, which is partly what the post was about. Here’s the link.
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December 6th, 2014 at 1:04 pm
Boy, I’ll say! Incredibly powerful words from the late Carl Sagan. I actually get goosebumps every time I listen to this! Great post!
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