We were sitting on the roof deck of a friend’s house last night when he said “look up.” In the sky about us was a string of peals flying through space.
Before we could conclude we were witnessing an alien invasion he added, “those are starlink satellites.” (If you are an email subscriber you’ll find a picture of these satellites at on-emotions.com).
Each starlink satellite weighs about 600 pounds, is the size of a table, flies at an altitude of about 340 miles, and there are approximately 4,000 above us providing internet to over 50 countries. This is, for example, how Ukraine accesses the internet.
After discussing how remarkable the sight was, as well as the technology, our friend summed up the whole experience when he said, “I guess you opt for awe.”
Life can be extraordinarily challenging sometimes. But there are also extraordinary moments that unfold that invite us to step away from those challenges and to enjoy a spectacle, savor the wonder, and to opt for awe.
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