Expand Your Reality: Contemplate Outer Space

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Are you ready for a mind=blown moment? Check out the picture below. Make sure to click on it to blow it up into full size.

Okay so space is really really really really large (and probably infinite….whatever that means), but how does this apply to our lives? I believe contemplating outer space and learning about it, is one of the most therapeutic things you can do for your life. It frees you. It puts things into perspective. I find that it gives me an inner sense of peace and well-being. In these moments, I value everything so much more; my life, the mountains, the people around me, my health, everything I’ve worked for, the friendships and family I am blessed with, the list is endless.

Hopefully we all have moments like these. And hopefully we can all continue to create these moments for ourselves on a consistent basis. So here are a few random introspection’s that the picture above inspired.

“Solitude is for the strong, or for those who are ready to become strong” -James Allen

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There is beauty in solitude. Self-reflection, self-creation, and connection happen through it. It’s through solitude that spirituality is found. Solitude is time for thought where we get to know ourselves. We face our demons and deal with them. We create space, unwind and find peace. Solitude allows you to find your own voice. Solitude allows [...]