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Awe Beneath Orion: Finding Gratitude in the October Sky

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Even when meteor showers hide behind the clouds, the heavens still have gifts to offer — awe, wonder, and the quiet joy of belonging to the cosmos.

October is supposed to be a great month for meteor showers in the Orion constellation. The peak days are the 21st and 22nd. I’ve been checking Orion each day but so far I have not spotted any. It has given me something else (no, not a stiff neck, lol); it has given me a sense of awe as I look skyward. The planet Jupiter is my early morning friend and I’ve followed it’s journey. I’ve made friends with Venus and Mars as well. I am grateful to be a part of all of this.

Reader Question:

When you look up at the night sky, what feelings or thoughts stir within you — awe, peace, curiosity, or something else entirely?

Finding Your North Star in Grief: Lessons from the Night Sky

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Podcast Episode 148: Finding Your North Star in Grief: Lessons from the Night Sky

In this powerful episode of Journey from Grief to Healing, we explore the profound experience of standing alone in darkness, drawing inspiration from the night sky as a symbol of hope and guidance. Host [Your Name] shares reflections on solitude, resilience, and the journey of grief, encouraging listeners to look up to their “North Star” even in the darkest times. Through personal stories and insights from the poems of Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, and Walt Whitman, this episode offers comfort to those who feel isolated in their pain, reminding them that healing is possible.

Join us as we discuss the importance of embracing darkness, finding inner peace, and overcoming the voices of naysayers who try to keep us from moving forward. Tune in to discover how the stars in our personal night sky can guide us toward growth, strength, and renewal. Whether you’re grieving, healing, or supporting a loved one, this episode offers a compassionate perspective on navigating life’s toughest moments.

Keywords: grief, healing, resilience, North Star, night sky, solitude, inner peace, Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, overcoming darkness, journey of healing

Today’s Inspiring Photo: Be Still & Enjoy the Night Sky

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Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Stop, Look, & Listen

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“University of Michigan psychologist Ethan Kross defines awe as “the wonder we feel when we encounter something powerful that we can’t easily explain.” Often the things which bring us awe have an element of vastness and complexity. Think of a starry night sky, an act of great kindness, or the beauty of something small and intricate. During your workday the colors of the leaves outside your office or an act of sacrifice by a colleague could prompt a similar feeling — especially if you are attuned to it.” Source

 

NOTE: Step away from the familiar and routine. Later tonight, turn off the TV and step outside and gaze at the night sky. Look at the constellations. Let wonder and awe take hold of you. Other ways are to watch young children at play or birds darting around. Wonder and awe surrounds us if we stop, look, and listen. Enjoy each wonder-filled moment.

A Better Life ~ Take the Time

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I was up early this morning. While I waited for my coffee to finish brewing I stepped outside. It was still dark and the sky was clear. I looked at the sky and the different constellations that were visible to me. I searched the sky until I found Orion. It’s an easy one for me to find. A deep sense of gratitude slipped over me. Here I am, fully conscious of the grandeur of the night sky and that I am a part of it all. 

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