Lessons From the Night Sky

It has recently come to your attention that asteroid 2022 AP7 is headed towards the earth. ◙ Despite your attempts at distraction, your mind repeatedly imagines the collision. ◙ Experts call 2022 AP7 a planet killer–then say not to worry as it could be many generations before this is a true concern. ◙ Envisioning a catastrophic event, you question if time would leave space for fear should an asteroid approach the earth in a growing shroud of darkness. ◙ You are desperate to understand how one prepares for the eventual ending of a life. ◙ Would the impact of an asteroid trigger a deafening sound or deep silence like life at the bottom of the ocean? ◙ Your mind fantasizes about a day in the future when nations are warring over a limited stockpile of sedatives. ◙ Scientists mention that planetary defense systems might evolve in the future to protect the earth against enemy asteroids. ◙ You wonder what it feels like to die. ◙ You consider microdosing lithium supplements in an effort to improve your mental health. ◙ After reading about 2022 AP7, you start attending church services again. ◙ You question whether living would be easier if it was possible to know will happen in the future. ◙ “We just want to do everything possible to not be surprised,” said NASA.