[harmonygirl]

Rufus, I agree with your conclusion, like that grove of trees that had a common root system, we are blind to our own unity and separated by insignificant detail. I don't understand how you got there, but I will try to think about it. I believe all existence is life, so there is no "non-living" matter for me. I can't tell you how many times I've had the argument that I am the same as an ant. (trillions!)
Baud, I kind of believe that and kind of don't. It doesn't matter in the larger sense, just that our beliefs direct our actions, no? If we act rightly (according to our beliefs), don't we contribute to the "good energy", which ultimately benefits all? I'm not sure this reality is a holding pattern, I think it might be so the Goddess can experience stuff directly, but this is just a theory I am toying with.