On April 8, 2025, millions across North America looked to the sky as a rare total solar eclipse cast its shadow across the continent. From science enthusiasts to everyday families stepping into their yards, people gathered in awe to witness the momentary dance between the sun and the moon.
Here in Fruita, Colorado, while we weren’t in the direct path of totality, we still felt the energy of the event—through filtered sunlight, quiet skies, and the shared curiosity it inspired in everyone who paused to look up.
I’m Cory Thompson, and like many of you, I took a moment to step outside and take it all in. And in doing so, I was reminded of something bigger than astronomy: the importance of perspective.
In our day-to-day routines, it’s easy to get caught in the grind—deadlines, decisions, responsibilities. But rare moments like a solar eclipse force us to zoom out. To remember how vast the universe is. To realize how small we are—and yet, how connected we all can be when we stop and look in the same direction.
These celestial events also remind us to slow down. For a few minutes, businesses paused, classrooms turned into outdoor watch parties, and people young and old put aside their devices to experience something real, something rare, something shared.
And maybe that’s the real lesson. Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or simply trying to figure out your next step—every once in a while, look up. Let go of the urgent, and embrace the important. Because life, like the eclipse, is made up of moments worth noticing.
Thanks for reading—and I hope you took a moment to look up.
– Cory Thompson
Fruita, Colorado