“The Earth is the cradle of mankind, but one cannot remain in the cradle forever.” – Konstantin Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935), Russian scientist and developer of rocket propulsion theory.

Reminder to self: ever so often, look at the night sky on a cloudless night.  Just stopped in the middle of nowhere for a break here on my way to Hyderabad via bus – the stars here are so beautiful, it takes your breath away and uplifts your very soul.  The earth is indeed the cradle of mankind but the stars becon for it is our birthright.  As we sail across the seas and oceans unknown, so shall we one day sail across the stars.  I just wish it would happen in my lifetime…[Original post made from my mobile while on the bus – looking to expand further on this thought]