In finite terms, the nature of life can hardly be comprehended. Thousands upon thousands of categories and species, some not known, are in the earth. It is astounding to think of the sheer volume of that which exists. Perhaps it is because of the volume that we take the earth for granted. We are casual about its inhabitants and, unless we are in a particular field, we take new discoveries rather casually. We do not need to know the volume and habitat of all living things, but we do need to respect that they are here. As we enter a phase of change, take a moment and be thankful for the earth and its inhabitants.