As humans we are wired to look for patterns in nature, and my field of interest is patterns in time. Natural patterns are usually cyclical and often fractal, sharing symmetry at different scales. Some patterns surprise and delight you, but none more so than finding astounding symmetry in your own life. Let me explain...
A few days ago I became a dad for the second time. The baby came a few days later than predicted but arrived on a day with spectacular significance. My wife and I have birthday's that are exactly (to the day) six months apart, and in total there are four and half years between us. My newest daughter arrived, not only six months apart from my eldest, but exactly four and a half years apart. I'm floored, overjoyed and a very proud dad.
