The Most Astounding Fact

The Most Astounding Fact

In 2008, TIME Magazine sat down with Neil deGrasse Tyson to ask him questions about science and the cosmos. Eventually, interviewer Gilbert Cruz came to the following question: What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the universe? The famed scientist and author gives an answer that is perhaps as eloquent as it is mind-blowing; as beautiful as it is sublime. Tyson's response was incredibly moving, the astrophysicist gives his explanation that inspires us to know more about our part of the world and the universe. He said "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," he says.
Video editor Max Schlickenmeyer ties the insights together with breathtaking visuals to create a powerful 3min representation of this interview:

The Most Astounding Fact - Neil deGrasse Tyson




My Message

This one of the most beautiful and moving videos that I have seen in a long time. As Mr Tyson says "…You want to feel connected you want to feel relevant, you want to feel like a participant on the going ons of the activities and events around you." How true this is, we are all performers in this world and like it or not we have our share to give and take. It is our decision every day to make our share in the world one of value, one of caring and one of true love. Be patient with the people around you, fix those habits that make you feel uncomfortable. Smile at every person you meet. You belong to a beautiful world, a perfectly created world and it lives within you... Let it shine outwards.
May you have an incredibly awesome week!
Darren Zwiers

The Quote:

“At any moment, man must decide, for better or for worse, what will be the monument of his existence.” Viktor Frankl

Nobody Is A Nobody

Nobody Is A Nobody

Story by: Melanie Schurr

This is a true story about a boy who, the world might say, was a terrible underachiever. While in the eighth grade, he failed subjects repeatedly. High school wasn’t much better; he flunked Latin, algebra, English, and received a grade of zero in physics. The boy managed to make the school golf team, but he lost the most important golf match of the season, and even though there was a consolation match, he failed miserably in that too. It’s not that his peers disliked this boy; it’s just that they never really seemed to notice him much. Even “Hellos” in the hall were a rarity. Out of all the failures in his life, there was something that did hold great importance to this boy, his love of drawing. Although in high school, the cartoons he submitted to the yearbook were rejected, once out of school, the boy was so sure of his artistic talent that he approached Walt Disney Studios with drawing samples. I wish I could say the studio execs loved his work and immediately hired him, but such was not the case; another huge rejection. Despite his many lack of successes, this boy did not give up. He then decided to write his own autobiography in cartoons, about a little boy who was regarded as a loser and a nobody. The name of this boy was Charles Schulz, the creator of the famous Charlie Brown and Peanuts comic strip.

My Message

How many times do we feel let down because we are under appreciated and receive little or no attention, especially when we needed it most? In reality it is possible to sometimes feel like a nobody. To feel insignificant in a large world. One of our greatest challenges in life is showing the world what we are capable of and allowing ourselves true peace of mind in accepting the feedback. Sometimes people respond positively and sometimes not at all, but what is extremely important is to know that you are capable of more than what the world thinks you are not and it is up to you to keep striving to be the best person you can honestly be, despite what others think or say. It is your world and its all about performing for your personal best. At the end of the day, when the sun casts its shadows upon the earth remember you are most certainly significant in our world and the mere fact that you are alive, awake and breathing proves you are here for a greater purpose. So at times when you feel small or insignificant know that you are full of potential irrespective of what others think. Go out there today and do what you feel is right and you won't need to worry about being noticed. Believe in yourself, believe in another for their very best, even if the rest of the world doesn't seem to... Someone should - let that someone be you.

 

May you have an incredibly awesome week!

Darren Zwiers

The Quote:

"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia." - Charles Schulz

 

Twinkies and Root Beer

Twinkies and Root Beer

A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived, so he packed his suitcase with Twinkies and a six-pack of Root Beer and he started his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an elderly man. The man was sitting in the park just feeding some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink from his root beer when he noticed that the man looked hungry, so he offered him a Twinkie. The man gratefully accepted it and smiled at the boy. His smile was so pleasant that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again, the man smiled at him. The boy was delighted! They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As it grew dark, the boy realised how tired he was and he got up to leave, but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the man, and gave him a hug. The man gave him his biggest smile ever. When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, "What did you do today that made you so happy? "He replied, "I had lunch with God." But before his mother could respond, he added, "You know what? God's got the most beautiful smile I've ever seen!" Meanwhile, the elderly man, also radiant with joy, returned to his home. His son was stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked," Dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?" He replied, "I ate Twinkies in the park with God." However, before his son responded, he added," You know, he's much younger than I expected."

My Message

People come into our lives for a reason, they enter our world for a few seconds, a season, or even a lifetime. It is so important to remember that each and every one of us has our given place in this world and it is our duty to respect that. We would never know that the person who jumped the queue or pulled in front of you in traffic was doing it to protect you or slow you down for a reason. All these small things that people do they are contributing to the greater picture of life. We need to exercise patience and understand that every person has their place and the actions they do, good or bad make a significant impact on our beautiful journey through life. Embrace all people we meet equally, understand that they are placed in front of you for a purpose far greater than you could ever comprehend. Master this and your life will certainly be a more peaceful, comfortable experience. The above story is certainly not far fetched, as we all have an essence of God within us a spark of pure divinity, its your task to see it in every single being and in every action they perform.

May you have an incredible week. May you be given the vision to see that the people you encounter everyday are assisting you on your journey.
Darren Zwiers

The Quote:

"Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody". - Benjamin Franklin