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An Amish woman talks to the child next to her in the family buggy. The woman offers wisdom to the child, but does not pay attention to the reins. It does not matter, though, because after so many years, the horse has the sense to know the route. I watched this scene unfold while in a small village near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is a place where scenes like this occur all the time, while these hard-working spiritual people go about their lives.

Long ago when I was in high school, two passions began to wrestle for dominance inside me, the world of science and the world of art. In particular I was drawn to biology and oil painting at the same time. I struggled to merge these conflicting realities of facts and emotions, trying to determine which should prevail in my life. After many decades of internal "war," the best I've been able to do is merge a career as a field biologist with habitat engineering, and also pursue painting as a pastime. I'm happy to report that some time ago I found the secrets to resolving my early conflicts between art and science. I am forever grateful for having the privilege of devoting myself to the arts, sciences and humanities in the way I did, for...