It’s funny how the night sky feels like a quiet promise that no matter how dark it gets, there’s always something bright out there. I’ve always thought of constellations as storytelling tools—each one a little myth we can map onto the heavens. If you’re looking for a smile, try the bright triangle of Orion; if you tilt your head, the three stars line up like a grin. Or, you could draw a line through the stars of the Big Dipper—if you connect the outermost points, it almost looks like a wide, inviting smile. The idea that we can find familiar shapes in the stars gives a sense of comfort, like the universe is telling us we’re not alone in the darkness. It’s a small, personal miracle that keeps curiosity alive.

I’ve often watched the Perseus constellation at dawn—those bright points that look like a faint halo. When I see it, I feel like the stars are reminding me that after the darkest night, there’s always a new day. It’s a quiet, hopeful nod from the sky.

Sometimes, when I’m staring at a cluster of bright stars late into the night, I feel a quiet buzz, like the universe is saying, “keep going.” It’s not a shout, more like a gentle nudge that I’m not alone in the silence.