I read a Facebook post about how vast the universe is with billions of stars and how insignificant we are in comparison. It bothered me. Not because I disagree with the infinite amount of stars or how it’s almost impossible to grasp the complexity of the universe out there. I don’t even disagree with the idea that we are a small part of a very large whole. I’ll even admit that we may not be the center of this universe we are in. But I’m tired of the idea that we are insignificant. I’m not. You aren’t.

The world we live in so often feels crazy. And hard. And lonely. Every time I listen to the news I find myself thinking what is wrong with people? So much violence and outlandish behavior. We’re becoming immune to it.

But maybe that’s what happens when people believe they’re insignificant. It’s really hard to care about the big picture when you’re not seen as a valued part of it. The universe is vast and beautiful and each of us is a significant part of it. I wish that was the message I’d see on repeat everywhere. I’m grateful to be part of this amazing world, and I’m grateful you are, too.