Curiosity Chronicle The Artful Life: Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
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Jul 11, 2025 Explore the timeless wisdom of Hippocrates and Seneca about the balance of life and art. Discover how living an artful life means embracing creativity, curiosity, and generosity every day. The discussion highlights the importance of making impactful choices amid life's fleeting moments. Tune in to learn how to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary in your life.
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Meaning of Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
- The phrase "Life is short, art long" highlights the contrast between our brief lives and enduring creations or legacies.
- It also points to fleeting opportunity, risky experiments, and hard judgments.
Artful Life Beyond Art
- Living artfully means creating lasting impact beyond oneself and valuing creation over consumption.
- It involves generosity, curiosity, deep presence, and treating the ordinary with reverence.
Live Generously and Intentionally
- Share your gifts generously without expecting anything in return.
- Practice living differently with intentional habits like waking early, walking slowly, and listening deeply.
