That we are a minor planet orbiting an average star formed in the aftermath of a stupendous swelling of primordial space is a realization that constantly informs my thoughts regarding how we fit into the grand picture. That time elapses at a different rate for me than it does for anyone else who is not moving precisely with me is a stunning fact that I reflect on endlessly. That our apparently three-dimensional reality may be a thin slice through a grander spatial expanse is a thrilling possibility that I delight in imagining.
