How Do You Look at It?

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I found it interesting and amusing that some people equated the recent solar eclipse to the “end of the world.” A potential client withdrew their commitment to advertise because “the world is going to end, anyway, so…” Pretty sure this was not the first eclipse during mankind’s occupation of Earth!

The oldest recorded eclipse in human history may have been on Nov. 30, 3340 B.C.E. A series of spiral-shaped and circular petroglyphs was found at the Loughcrew Megalithic Monument in County Meath, Ireland. (https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/history/) Since then hundreds of eclipses have occurred. And of course, we seem to still be standing. 

To me this was just another distraction in a world chalk full of them. And another “depends on how you look at it” moment. While others were sheltering in place waiting for the walls to come tumbling down, many others like my two granddaughters were watching the eclipse in retina-safe awe. They were excited to witness another one of God’s creations manifested by the order of the Universe. These two children of God were thankful for the experience, and for their understanding of how things work. 

Elder Holland mentioned during his April 2024 General Conference talk a quote by British author G.K. Chesterton that focused on gratitude: “Thanks are the highest forms of thought, and gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” My granddaughters were thankful for the wonder of this event. And I was grateful for their parents, ward and fellow Latter-day Saints who’ve taught and share with them the same divine knowledge and comfort they have, even during “world ending events.” 

Thank you for reading. I am grateful for each of you and that truly doubles my wonder and happiness!

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