Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Cosmos with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Just watched the first episode of Cosmos with the kids.   Neil deGrasse Tyson is amazing!  He makes me wish I loved science more as a kid and I hope he can inspire my kids too.   I have to say that I'm pretty proud when my kiddos actually want to watch a documentary like this.  It proves they haven't become too jaded yet and hopefully never will.


The episode we watched introduces the vastness of the universe or multi-verse as many now believe it to be.

There is something about the reminder of how small we really are that makes me feel good about the world.  I suppose it is the same feeling some get from the idea of God.  I've never quite got the hang of believing in God though I have tried a few times but the Cosmos I can fall in love with and have faith in.

Watching this short show has actually reignited my desire for homeschooling.  Watching Bel and Lu stare intently at this show gives me such a feeling of hope and pride.  I am reminded of all the great things out there in the world to learn about and how school discourages a true love of learning.  I just hope that I can encourage the love I so desire to inspire in my children.