Stardust

I have always been fascinated by the stars and the idea that we are an infinitesimally small part of a seemingly limitless universe. I am equally fascinated by the idea of energy and that everything on the planet (including humans) is composed of it and that our energies interact with the energy of our surroundings. I came across this quote from a book I was reading with my son. It is about the life cycle of a star.

Late in their lives, the biggest stars will explode and, when they do, they fling the materials they’ve formed far out into the universe. A massive 40,000 tons of this cosmic dust falls on Earth every year.

When the Stars Come Out, Nicola Edwards

The book goes on to say that we generally can’t see it, but that the stardust becomes a part of the soil, plants and animals and eventually us. Even as I reread this, I am blown away by the magical nature of this idea. As if nature and all her lifeforms were not magical enough, now we can add stardust to it all. I once again find myself in awe of what is within us and around us. We truly are part of the vast universe. The next time you’re feeling like you need a little pick-me-up, think about this. Let it bring back the sparkle to your eyes.