a system is a group of interrelated parts that act as a whole by following a set of rules

you are a group of interrelated parts that act as a whole by following a set of rules, which is itself a part of a larger group of interrelated parts that act as a whole by following a set of rules, which is itself the same

the entire universe is a group of interrelated parts which act as a whole by following a set of rules

every part of a system is connected and affects every other part directly or indirectly

by affecting yourself you affect every system youre embedded in

by widening our view from paying attention to events, to recognizing patterns, to recognizing systemic structures that give rise to the patterns in our lives, we can become more able to understand and influence the systems we are embedded in

i feel you in my heart, fractal brothers and sisters