"This is just the most exciting thing I think I have ever participated in," an ABC News reporter proclaims as he stares at the solar eclipse happening right before his eyes. It is February 26, 1979, and the news team informs the country that a solar eclipse will not happen again for 38 years. "The next eclipse will happen on August 21, 2017," the news anchor explains.
Tomorrow, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth. Although I will not be able to fully see this solar eclipse from Minnesota, other parts of North America will experience darkened skies as the moon casts a shadow. People will travel to places such as Montana, South Carolina and Oregon to experience this solar eclipse in its "path of totality." It's quite exciting that we get to witness such a special event where the Earth, sun and moon will align. So special, in fact, that this news anchor from 1979 had quite a lot of hope for this upcoming solar eclipse. He concluded the broadcast by saying, "may the shadow of the moon fall on a world at peace." In the wake of the events that took place in Charlottesville, this past week has been filled with too much hate, violence and bigotry. Our country feels broken and lost as we are unsure where to turn for a sense of comfort and hope. And unfortunately, conflict extends beyond our borders as problems such as violence and poverty exist in countries across the world. This world does not always feel like a peaceful place, and hatred is not a foreign concept. The solar eclipse is a very special time for the Earth, even if other parts of the world will only experience a partial eclipse. I just want to take this time to remind everyone to think about peace. Yes, our world is suffering and often feels broken under the weight of conflict and hatred. A sense of peace may feel foreign at this particular moment, especially with the knowledge that the solar eclipse will cast a shadow and dispel light. But I think this solar eclipse is coming at a perfect time - it has the power to remind human beings how much light we have. We hold so much power in our words, our thoughts and our actions. We are all examples of living light, and we have so much glow and warmth to spread. So as we find ourselves in the shadows, I ask you to be that warm glow. In doing so, I hope our light can burn brighter than ever as we experience this small but beautiful moment in time. And above all, through the darkness, I hope we can find peace. I also encourage you all to watch this broadcast from 1979, as I believe it gives a sense of hope and reminds us just how special this event truly is. Shine on.
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