Monday, April 29, 2013

Stardust



If you do not yet believe that you are one with the universe, please read the following:

"Every atom in your body is billions of years old. Hydrogen, the most common element in the universe and a major feature of your body, was produced in the big bang 13.7bn years ago. Heavier atoms such as carbon and oxygen were forged in stars between 7bn and 12bn years ago, and blasted across space when the stars exploded. Some of these explosions were so powerful that they also produced the elements heavier than iron, which stars can't construct. This means that the components of your body are truly ancient: you are stardust."

Here's the link to the source of the quote:


http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2013/jan/27/20-human-body-facts-science



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- Ariel Murphy

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10 comments:

  1. PaulApril 29, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    "You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars;
    you have a right to be here.
    And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should." - Max Ehrmann

    "We are stardust.
    Billion year old carbon.
    We are golden..
    Caught in the devil's bargain
    And we've got to get ourselves back to the garden." - Joni Mitchell

    Thanks for leading me to meditate on how integral I am to the universe, Ariel! You're a real mind-blower!

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  2. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Great research & article, Ariel - Loved it!

    Reminded me of one of my favorite songs by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Stardust...

    http://youtu.be/Mz5F8JEcLzE

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  3. Ariel MurphyApril 29, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Thanks Sir Peter and Sir Paul! Love both Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young and Joni Mitchell!

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  4. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Love Joni too and you're welcome m'lady :-)

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  5. Carmen TheNewHappyMeApril 29, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    It is absolutely incredible how vast we are as one with the universe. Great read to make those who don't believe think.

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  6. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    One universe, we are all one. The first sentence "Every atom in your body is billions of years old" put things into perspective how we are all connected at the core.

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  7. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    One, universe, we are all ! I love this, yes indeed we are part of a whole

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  8. Gay LynnApril 30, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Great Blog, Ariel. so Profound.

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  9. WoolleyMay 1, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Super deep perspective Ariel! I dig this, thank you!

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