sometimes certain things just seem like such a mystery to me. yes, i've been to school and learned about the formation of the universe, the reason why we circle the sun, and the elements that make up the planets. however today i was struck by this picture. it shows the terrestrial, or inner planets: mercury, venus, earth and mars. and all of a sudden the earth looked so beautiful. and unique. and serene. how is this rock, with water all over the surface, going to support our exploitive life styles? sometimes i think we really need to step back, step way back in order to appreciate what we really have. all of a sudden that new pair of shoes or that extra-large serving at a fast food joint seem irrelevant. i'm guessing the earth will continue spinning far beyond the existence of humans. and i hope it's future inhabitants appreciate our planet and the rare beauty it contains.
September 15, 2006
terrestrial planets
sometimes certain things just seem like such a mystery to me. yes, i've been to school and learned about the formation of the universe, the reason why we circle the sun, and the elements that make up the planets. however today i was struck by this picture. it shows the terrestrial, or inner planets: mercury, venus, earth and mars. and all of a sudden the earth looked so beautiful. and unique. and serene. how is this rock, with water all over the surface, going to support our exploitive life styles? sometimes i think we really need to step back, step way back in order to appreciate what we really have. all of a sudden that new pair of shoes or that extra-large serving at a fast food joint seem irrelevant. i'm guessing the earth will continue spinning far beyond the existence of humans. and i hope it's future inhabitants appreciate our planet and the rare beauty it contains.
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