Every thing or living being that exists in this world, be it trees, flowers, birds, grasses, rocks, soil of the earth, or human beings, has its unique manner of existence – its essence, its spirit that makes it what it is. That is what is meant by connectedness.

~ Larry P. Aitken, Chippewa

Large Fairy Cave, Sarawak, Borneo – photo from bigstockphoto.com