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What does it mean?
Sagan expresses profound gratitude for sharing existence with his wife despite the vastness of the universe.
In plain terms
He feels lucky to share life with Annie.
What can you take from it?
Personal connection matters in an indifferent cosmos.

Where it applies

  • anniversaries
  • reflection
  • gifting

Putting it to work

  • express love
  • cherish moments

Questions to consider

  • What makes life meaningful?
  • How does scale affect love?

Another view

Isolation can be equally profound.

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