Ramblings

The Northern Star, also known by its proper name Polaris, is the end of the Little Dipper's (Ursa Minor's) handle.

This star is a guiding hope for those who are lost to point them in the right direction.

But what happens when the star goes out?

All stars run their cycle, and it's inevitable that it will essentially burn out.

In this day and age, it's easy for us to simply say that we can turn to GPS or Google Maps...

Yet, it's disconcerting to think that this star that we always thought of as a sign of hope, can just as suddenly disappear.

Because then, what else can disappear?