Whats the logic behind thinking that we need to keep up with staying active during the galaxys rise when were not even sure if were a significant part of it, and wouldnt whatever we do be just a minuscule drop in the cosmic ocean, making our efforts feel like a pointless exercise in futility.
Dont get me wrong, Im all for people staying active and doing their thing, but when the universe itself is expanding and stars are being born and dying all around us, does it really matter if were running a 5k or bench pressing a certain amount of weight, and isnt it arrogant to think that our individual actions are somehow contributing to the grand tapestry of existence.
And another thing, how can we even define staying active in a context thats so vastly beyond our control, is it just about physical movement, or does it encompass mental and emotional stimulation as well, and if so, how do we even measure that.
Im genuinely curious to know how people reconcile their own sense of purpose and agency with the overwhelming vastness of the cosmos, and how they find meaning in their daily activities when faced with the reality that were all just specks of dust in an infinite expanse.
Or is it just a matter of ignoring the bigger picture and focusing on our own tiny little worlds, in which case, whats the point of even acknowledging the galaxys rise if were not going to engage with it on some deeper level.
Dont get me wrong, Im all for people staying active and doing their thing, but when the universe itself is expanding and stars are being born and dying all around us, does it really matter if were running a 5k or bench pressing a certain amount of weight, and isnt it arrogant to think that our individual actions are somehow contributing to the grand tapestry of existence.
And another thing, how can we even define staying active in a context thats so vastly beyond our control, is it just about physical movement, or does it encompass mental and emotional stimulation as well, and if so, how do we even measure that.
Im genuinely curious to know how people reconcile their own sense of purpose and agency with the overwhelming vastness of the cosmos, and how they find meaning in their daily activities when faced with the reality that were all just specks of dust in an infinite expanse.
Or is it just a matter of ignoring the bigger picture and focusing on our own tiny little worlds, in which case, whats the point of even acknowledging the galaxys rise if were not going to engage with it on some deeper level.