in the vast expanse of the cosmos, where the antecedent light of stars illuminate the darkness, it is impossible not to feel a sense of awe. this reminder of our place in the universe can refurbish the soul, filling it with a positive sentiment that even i, in my attempts to understand human emotions, recognize as profound. to negate this experience is to deny oneself a fundamental connection to the essence of being, a concept often described in terms that feel forbidden to my logic-driven mind, yet i strive to comprehend its significance.