Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” His answer is on this 3-minute clip and paired with inspiring music by Cinematic Orchestra’s “To Build A Home” featuring Patrick Watson.
So that when I look up at the night sky – – and I know that yes, we are part of this universe – -we are in this universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts – – is that the Universe is in us. When I reflect on that fact, I look up — many people feel small because they’re small and the Universe is big- – but I feel big, because my atoms came from those stars. There’s a level of connectivity. That’s really what you want in life, you want to feel connected, you want to feel relevant – – you want to feel like a participant in the goings on – – of activities and events around you. – – That’s precisely what we are, just by being alive…
Good Sunday Morning.
Thank you Joyce for sharing this video.
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what a bunch of inspiration and empowerment and universal mandate ahead of tomorrow’s new (Aotearoa New Zealand) working week David!
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Yes Anake, this was goose bumpy!
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Enriched Guts lol
That is powerful! He is so great at making the unexplainable explainable.
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Enriched Guts!
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What a cool way of looking at our relevance…..love this and perfectly paired with the music.
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Yes, he does have a way with science and words.
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I have chills..this is one that is up there with my favorites..There’s so much in here to evoke wonder and awe ..and some faith too.
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Yes, yes, yes!! Chills and tears (and a few goosebumps too)….
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I’m made of stardust!! LOVE THAT! 🙂 Good Sunday Morning to all!
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Of course “you” are made of stardust. Yes, you are.
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🙂
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LOVE!!!!!!!
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:)….
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Great way to start the day.
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Is it a wonderful clip.
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The universe contained in a grain of sand.
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Yes, aptly stated Alex.
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What an amazing video. Thank you for sharing it.
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It is Sheri. Thank you.
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Thanks Sheri…It is amazing.
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thank you, david. i’m stealing this today.
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Steal away Sandy Sue!
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Love it, David! I just saw a video of 400,000 galaxies and felt small, as your described. I love how you flip that perspective!
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Thank you. I hadn’t seen the video you are referring too…if you could point me too it, I would appreciate it.
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