The Cosmic Perspective

I am fascinated by space and the universe.

Recently I discovered Google Maps Space View. You can access it by going to Satellite view and then zooming all the way out (only on desktop).

You can turn the earth, see where the sun is and what parts of Earth are bright or dark.

As you can see, Earth is nothing else than a cabriolet spaceship, floating through darkness, lit by a burning star.

The Stoics advise us to regularly zoom out and watch things from the cosmic perspective. It helps to see things more clearly and not take ourselves too seriously.

So, sit back and enjoy the ride through darkness!