In order to exist, you need two parents
They need parents
Those parents need parents
So on and so on
The numbers go
2 parents
4 grandparents
8 great grandparents
16 second grandparents
32 third great grandparents
64 fourth great grandparents
128 fifth great grandparents
256 sixth great grandparents
512 seventh great grandparents
1021 eight great grandparents
2048 ninth great grandparents
A total of 4094 ancestors over 400 years
You existing here today is exceptional
You are alive against incredible odds
Most people who could exist, do not
You are watching sunsets
Breathing air
Gazing into the night sky
Life is the greatest gift
Do not waste it