Living matter grows and develops. Most living things with which we are familiar start out small and grow big. Living matter reproduces and passes on genetic material as a blueprint for growth and subsequent reproduction Life duplicates. Over and over and over. Living matter acquires matter and energy from the external environment and converts it into different forms.
Plants absorb water and minerals and create flowers and leaves.
We eat Taco Bell or Denny's fries with Ranch dressing and create strong bodies and minds. Life is constantly in motion, orchestrating the flow of energy and matter in a beautiful celebration of what is possible. Living matter responds to stimuli from the environment. Even simple bacteria can twirl their way towards some yummy or twirl their way away from some bad. The list of stimuli and responses goes on and on.