Gamete cells form into unique individuals through a process called cross-over, where the chromosomes that came from the grandmother and grandfather exchange segments of corresponding genetic material. Therefore gamete cells of an individual have a completely unique genetic sequence from their host and the ancestors of the host. In fact, all throughout human history, among all 117 billion people who have ever lived, with the exception of identical twins of course, there are no two individuals with the exact same genetic composition. In such a state, neither chromosomes, nor individuals, nor societies of individuals will ever be invariable.
People come in and out of our lives; crises occur and places change, something happens and everything cracks; our paths intersect with others at the right time and the right place, everything makes sense again. It’s these rushing currents that seize us, the fear of ruining things and the illusion of control are obsolete.For our influence on the big things in life are quite small.
However, some things continue to exist in significant ways, despite all the cross-overs. It is evident that a lot of us are alike in many ways. Most of us have four limbs, two eyes, and a beating heart. These things are observably invariable (except for very unique circumstances). However small genetic codes are in a genetic sequence, the more stable they are: For it is harder for them to be affected by cross-overs and to be shattered by the currents.
The daisies that eject from the ground with the coming of spring, the crying snowdrops; waves smashing and then caressing the shores like a jealous lover; the slight prickle of soil on your soles. Despite the slight variations in the distributions of flowers on the field and the texture of the soil, no matter how small, these things stubbornly continue to exist in our lives. If we’re lucky we can feel the coming of spring 80 times in our lifetime and smile at the daisies one more time. It is the small which persist.
