Bonding is a foundational principle that precedes even life itself. Long before birth, bonding exists as a physical force, a molecular necessity, and a relational imperative. This part of the course explores bonding as a universal organizing process—from atomic structures and ecological systems to prenatal development and human culture. Bonding is what holds things together: cells, people, societies, and even galaxies. It is the blueprint of life’s cohesion, continuity, and interdependence. We will explore how bonding arises, what conditions support or distort it, and how early prenatal bonding shapes not only a person’s future attachments but also collective human behavior. From ancient myths to modern neuroscience, from womb to cosmos, this part lays the groundwork for a planetary understanding of the relational field.