confusing a meteorite

as if it had conscious knowledge of itself …

This ancient meteorite travelled in outer space for billions of years, finally drawn to the earth by its magnetic field. It was found in a desert after entering the earths atmosphere which created a momentary shooting star.  This nickel-iron rich piece of metal will be perpetually attracted to magnetic fields. The meteorite has become an intriguing object, because it is small enough to handle, enabling reflection on the size of infinity.