The Universal Story

There is such wonder around us. From the night sky, to rainforests, to skyscrapers and the human smile. We are constantly surrounded by it. 

But it is easy to forget that. As we go about our busy lives, we can lose sight of these things. Years can go by without us ever seeing the stars.

This is awful. We crave meaning and connection: to something bigger than us, to something important, to other people, or even just ourselves.

The Universal Story is about how we are a part of a larger narrative. A narrative involving everything we know: our species, our planet, life on Earth and our Universe. A story of history, evolution, and constant change. From the creation of the Universe itself 13.8 billion years ago, where tapestries of swirling cosmic dust slowly converged into our Milky Way galaxy, giving us a home. To the history of life on Earth, slowly blossoming across the planet, turning a barren, noxious, molten hellscape into a unique and miraculous oasis. From the evolution of our species, adapting and surviving against all odds, learning about the world and creating art and beauty. To the history of our many peoples, finding ways to work together and care for each other, building monuments to their gods, trying to understand themselves and their place in the world around them. 

So much has happened which led to us. And we are part of it all. It’s time to learn about, the Universal Story. Let’s dive in.