An Essential Part of Being

It’s not an unusual observation to note the similarities between solar systems and atoms.  From the enormous to infinitesimally small, things in the universe have an order to their actions.  Order, however, doesn’t equate to peace and tranquility.  The universe is an extremely violent place, after all.  We have asteroids crashing into moons and planets, massive fission stars, super-novas, black holes, even galaxies crashing into each other.  There are ongoing storms on Jupiter that are larger than planets.  There are destructive electrical storms, tornadoes and hurricanes right here at home.

Within our own bodies are conflicts as blood cells fight off invaders, our immune systems in regular battles against foreign organisms, viruses, contaminants, etc.

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