Mary’s Minute
“The desire
for freedom and equilibrium (harmony) is inherent in man (due to the universal
in him).”~ Piet Mondrian
Admittedly, science is not
my thing. I am intrigued with people,
words, and art. Even with my limited ability/interest in science when I
think of equilibrium I think of science and the physical properties equilibrium. This is where my son, Bill, would tell me to
just, “Stop!” because I don’t have the words to talk about these concepts, but
I will keep babbling! In chemistry when
elements are combined, there is a need to equalize. I think of the simple idea of working with
plaster and how it dries out our hands – the need to equalize the moisture. Even the physical property that spilled water
pools in the lowest spot is a need for equilibrium. Mondrian saw this in art.
There is a basic desire for
equilibrium, so it makes sense that change is hard. In life we strive to get to a place of
balance. Yet, it seems like a paradox
since change is the one constant in life.
We are constantly seeking a level of calm, yet life itself consists of
cycles of constant chaos.
I talk a lot about the power
of change, and the need to embrace it.
But change is fighting against human nature … or is it? What if the balance we are seeking is not
about a daily routine or a level of prosperity?
What if the equilibrium we seek is something bigger?
I want to try to think about
my quest for equilibrium not as a need for doing things the same way, but a
need for happiness that comes from harmony of being comfortable with the life I
am leading. In that way, change is
natural, but I am still moving towards a state of equilibrium.
Change doesn’t have to be
unnatural, even though on the surface it seems like is.
Have a
great week!
Mary
Evocative! Your thoughts stimulated me to think: We stay in balance — even when standing upright and almost but not quite perfectly still — only by continually making small, mostly unnoticed corrections. And we walk only by first throwing ourselves out of balance, first falling forwards, then catching ourselves with a leg. Running — moving fast into future time — has a distinct lean. Stop our legs moving and we fall on our faces. There is risk in moving far and fast, and it takes a bit of courage. After all, we might stumble and fall in a mud puddle. Thanks for your stimulating thoughts!
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