We are the caretakers of the Universe (#1083)

We see no other species or anything else with our abilities around us. We are it as far as we know. The human species is the vanguard of intelligence in the known Universe. For me, that invokes a sense of responsibility we should uphold. To all living things and inanimate things we should take care to protect and keep within existence. Our path, as humans, is not to destroy but to create. We are good at creating from the resources we have been given. Whether by design or luck, we are a noble creature with special abilities and talents to be an effective force for changing reality as we see it. It is similar to being placed on a desert island with little to no reasoning and still fashioning a vision out of what we are given. Our natures demand that we improve our lives whenever we can. We improve other aspects around our lives as well. Allowing for the flourishing of what is of benefit and curtailing those things that would harm us. We need to survive but we as well need to be forward in our necessary means to survive. We are an amazing species in that we have a mind to think and a body that allows us to put thought into action. This is our great gift that no other species can claim. So yes we are the caretakers of the Universe because we are the only ones who can. We are not perfect nor are we even close to perfection. Our physical and mental metsmorphosis is still evolving and we are just now coming into a era where our knowledge and technology could allow us to begin the great journey of space exploration and colonization. Our species has an inherent adventurous curiosity that will not be satisfied with staying static. Our journey will only be what it is destined to be, enough of a force within this Universe to wonder at it's awesomeness while seeking out and caring for it's best features.