Since man came to this third planet from the Sun, he has spent his existence exploring the frontiers around him. He first ventured out of the caves onto different continents. As he evolved, he ventured across the seas to discover new lands. Now that the land frontiers have been explored, he turns his thirst for adventure to the ocean and to the universe. There is a frontier that is closer and not so expensive to explore. That frontier is ourselves. Many of us cannot venture into space or into the ocean but we can still be discoverers. Explore the possibilities within yourself. They are infinite.

One of the arguments for mankind going to the moon is that if we can discover the origin of the moon, then we can better understand the origin of the Earth. Where you came from and how you got here determines who you have become, but they do not tell you who you are. So who are you?

The scientific answer is that we are the human side of the animal kingdom. Unlike the other members of the animal kingdom, human beings are concerned with the thoughts and actions of others. Something else humans share is reason. Reason is the ability to weigh and justify any actions we might take. Our counterparts in the animal kingdom are motivated by survival not by reason.

I hear some saying that survival of mankind is the reason for our actions. Animals do not destroy their habitat. Animals do not waste their food. They eat only what they need. They take care and teach what we would call families and they feel a sense of loss.

Mankind justifies destroying its own kind by using survival as the reason. If one’s color, race or beliefs are different then what we consider normal, they are a threat to our survival as we are to theirs. The hope is that when we explore ourselves, we will not limit our thoughts to color, race or belief.

I know it is a long reach.