Path of Totality

It seems all across the mainland this weekend, people are excited and clamoring to see the total eclipse of the sun!  You've probably all seen the map that shows "the path of totality" ...the path all across the US where you can best view the eclipse.

Over here in Hawaii, nobody seems interested in the eclipse or the racial trouble back east or the attacks in Spain.  They get mostly excited for the Kahuku Red Raiders football game or a fish fry at Cackle Fresh or of course the beach which is there faithfully everyday for the fisherman, surfers and castle builders.

Laie eclipse image

I guess the eclipse is hardly mentioned here because it is not very spectacular as you see in the diagram.  No totality here.  

I'll be interested to hear if there are any cool stories about the eclipse!  I imagine millions of people gathered all across the mainland, enjoying a warm summer day together all with their eyes fixed on the heavens. 

Okay, some of you who might happen to read this will perhaps roll your eyes as I indulge in some symbolism.  I've kind-of loved that phrase:

"The Path of Totality" 

I thought about Adam & Eve.  Eve gives Adam the fruit and after they realize their mistake she asks him if he plans to obey all of Father's commandments and he replies that yes he does intend to do so, in fact he wants to obey all of them.  Adam and Eve were on the path of totality.  Even though they made a big mistake and would continue making mistakes they were "totally in" as far as desiring to walk the path of totality.  Walking the path, eyes fixed on the Heavens & following our loving Father in Heaven's directions with intent as we correct the mistakes along the way that is what we're here for.  That is what this life is all about.