Assignment 21 Ben Schaeffer

Somewhere in the universe... the possibilities are infinite. In the time it took to write those words, a baby was born, forever changing the life of his/her parents. Somewhere in the universe a person is farming to feed his family. Somewhere in the universe people are confined in a war zone, knowing that it is unsafe to leave the comfort of their own living space. Somewhere in the universe a family is on vacation. The rover moves over Mars, a loved one passes. Many different perspectives can be taken. Having a deeper understanding of an individual role on this planet and realizing how minimal one is can ultimately provide comfort. There is also a feeling of mystery, as the unexpected and unknown could be occurring. In the middle of the Pacific, a megaladon shark could be feeding on fish. An alien could be flying in an advanced space craft in an entirely different solar system. On a more personal level, my dog is outside running around while I write this. I often find myself wondering what other people are doing. Playing out different possibilities can make your head hurt. That is why it is important to focus on yourself.