The Whole Universe in One Photo

Mapping the Infrared Universe: The Entire WISE Sky -- Rectangular Format 

Nasa has unveiled an astounding new image of our galactic neighbourhood - a new star atlas for the entire universe.

The atlas includes a catalogue of the entire infrared sky, over half a billion stars, galaxies and more captured by the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) mission.

The real test of a man is not how well he plays the role he has invented for himself, but how well he plays the role that destiny assigned to him. ~ Jan Patocka (1907-77) Czech philosopher

"Because you've failed at something does not make you a failure." ~ Oprah Winfrey

“Whenever something negative happens to you, there is a deep lesson concealed within it.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

We each make a significant difference . . .

"The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone like us to come along - people who will appreciate our compassion, our encouragement, who will need our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. It is overwhelming to consider the numerous opportunities there are to make our love felt." - Leo Bascaglia

“True well-being comes not from accumulating things, but actually letting go of them.” 
~ Steve Taylor

Forgiveness is not always easy.  At times, it feels more painful than the wound we suffered, to forgive the one that inflicted it. And yet, there is no peace without forgiveness.  Attack thoughts towards others are attack thoughts towards ourselves.  The first step in forgiveness is the willingness to forgive. ~ Marianne Williamson