Reflecting on Life's Purpose During the Eclipse

HeartBalm Healing | Episode No. 89

Photo: A skyward dance of beauty, contrast, light, and shadow. Montana (2023) Copyright SJPhotography

Reflecting on Life's Purpose During the Eclipse

One of life’s great questions is what is the purpose of life? We ponder its significance, wonder about its implications, and tirelessly seek for an answer. Yet, despite our best efforts, the answer eludes us, leaving us feeling adrift in a sea of uncertainty.

However, amidst the immensity of the cosmos and the intricate dance of celestial bodies, there are moments of profound revelation – moments when the veil between the mundane and the transcendent grows thin. One such moment arrives with the mystical total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. It is a cosmic event that transcends the ordinary, inviting us to pause, to reflect, and to dive deeper into the depths of our existence. In the shadow of the moon, as the sun’s brilliance is momentarily obscured, we find ourselves drawn into a sacred space where the boundaries between the material and the spiritual blur. It is here that many reflect on the timeless question of life’s purpose and what it all means.

When the sun is in eclipse and disappears, you can see its greatness.

_Seneca, “On the Shortness of Life”