Cosmos

Introduction Have you ever felt like you're the only person in the world? When we say it like that, it sounds incredibly selfish, but the truth is that it's all too easy to get swept up in that feeling! When our food is an hour late at the restaurant, for example, we get so caught up in our annoyance that — for the moment — it's all we can think about. When we're stuck in rush-hour traffic, we fret as though we're the only people in danger of missing appointments. Likewise, when we're standing in a long line or anxiously awaiting news, it's easy to feel as though we're the only people with annoyances today. But sometimes, when we take a step back and view our circumstances through the lens of mental clarity, we put our problems in perspective by saying things like, "But in the grand scheme of things, it's really not a big deal" or "Looking at the stars makes you realize just how small your problems are."