No Somos Nada

We didn’t plan to see the eclipse. We saw a nearly full eclipse in Tulsa, and it was interesting but not life changing. Then our schedules worked out and we said, “why not?” We drove about 6 hours to a small town with a good view of the total eclipse, according to the maps I found online. Leading up to it, we watched through our solar eclipse glasses, and I plugged my ears so I could experience it without the running commentary of people nearby. Did I mention I’m in perimenopause? 😉

And then it happened. For a minute and a half we witnessed something incredible. Everything fell away, and we were in that moment completely.

Afterward, I told my husband that I love experiences that remind me how small we are. They put everything into perspective. The things I’ve been worrying about suddenly don’t feel quite so important, and I’m instantly left feeling lighter, amazed, and grateful that we get to witness something so extraordinary.

After watching the sunset, we made our way back to our quaint hotel with an owner we instantly connected with. Before we left to see the eclipse, he had told us he wouldn’t be able to watch because he had cataract surgery, but while we were out, someone reassured him it would be okay. When we asked what he thought, he simply said, “no somos nada,” and wiped his eyes.

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Reflection Question: What experience has made your everyday worries suddenly feel a little smaller?

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