by CR (033)
A galaxy is an extensive family of solar systems which number in the millions. The galaxy to which our planet belongs has the approximate shape of a bi-convex lens and is located at about one third the radial distance from its axis to its extreme periphery.
Everything people can see with a naked eye in the sky is an integral part of our galaxy of which the Milky Way represents the outside rim.
The distance from one galaxy to the next is of such magnitude that it surpasses the understanding of the incarnated spirit of average perception.
Nevertheless one galaxy, with its thousands or millions of solar systems, represents no more, in comparison with the infinite extension of space, than a meaningless isle in the ocean or, even less, a tiny speck in the Universe.
This relativity of magnitudes invites meditation on the grandeur of the Universe and the very humble role of our planet in the composition of the whole.
And if the composition of our planet is humble, so are its inhabitants; humble in intelligence, in spirituality, in evolution.
If everybody were inwardly aware of this reality, there would be no place for self-conceit and foolish pride which reflect merely a state pertaining to Earth, and demonstrate the ignorance and spiritual imperfection of its inhabitants.
To give an idea, although imprecise, of how many billions times billions of spirits in evolution there are in each galaxy, it is enough to take into account the millions of solar systems contained in each galaxy and to consider that a countless number of planets revolves around each solar system.
If in this planet, which is one of the smallest, about 7 billion spirits are undergoing the process of spiritual evolution, consequently in proportion this number cannot be smaller in other planets.
References
[1] Christian Rationalism, 1st Edition, Rio de Janeiro 1984
[2] Compilation, paraphrasing, translation from original texts in Portuguese
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