The Art of Life & Love

[a real happening]

"Math is calculable. Defined. Systematic, with predictable outcomes. Life, on the other hand, is not. It's art. And, that's why life is beautiful."

I found this statement in the editor's note in the February issue of Healthy Utah. John A. Anderson begins the  letter saying "Some people spend their lives pursuing a living. Some make a living so that they can do everything else, however they define that. Some view life as math. Others see their life as art." 

Later he says "[Life] is unpredictable, changing, and typically surprising. Everyone paints a bit differently. Life is full of mistakes and do-overs. Sometimes we start on a whole new canvas, or just paint a new scenery over an old one. Life interests and experiences also evolve, and like art, they appeal to some and not to another. That's the attraction of life." 

It really is a fascinating viewpoint on life and living. He wraps it up by saying "Math may be the means, but art is the heart. Your career focus is math. Life is art. And love is art painted with bold strokes and brilliant colors."

I appreciate his angle, as I've feel like I have had eras of my life where I have indeed focused too much on the math side of my life, and other times I've indulged too heavily on the art side. It really is the balance. If the math is done right, there is more room to fully create and value the art in one's life. It frees one to really live and love and value one's circumstance. 

The answer to everything balance.