Life itself is a "meta-mystery" that has been with us since the dawn of time. It is a complex and sublime embodiment of self-organizing complexity. Its characteristics—vital adaptability, perpetual self-expression, irreducible interdependence, and dazzling dynamism—are qualities that are found in the cosmos itself and in a multitude of earth-dwelling species. It can be said that life is the universe brought to life and playing itself out, set against one another in a vivid pattern of seamless synchrony and symbiosis. This life force is beyond comprehension, and its imperceptible movements guide us as we travel through life, imbuing us with curiosity, hope, and courage.

See also: human being, climate change, intergenerational trauma, black lives, white supremacy