The Great Improvisation

In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.

Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882)

Darwin was brilliant and eclectic and productive and plagued by physical illness and debilitated by emotional turmoil.  I’m always amazed at the minds from history and their ability to think and work so productively, especially in light of the obstacles they faced.  Yesterday my  friend Keith Shields wrote about Newton who, like Darwin, had assorted interests and extreme levels of output .  Their lives and work explored the nature of nature because it was in their nature. These men were caught up in the great creative collaboration and improvisation we all participate in because we bear the image of God.