THERE is nothing wrong with immersing oneself in culture and arts. If man had just sticked to manual labor and worked only with the goal of basic survival, we wouldn't have the likes of Hidalgo, da Vinci, Dickens, Kipling, Mozart and Bach. I believe that ever man's goal should be to excel in all line of human endeavor. Nowadays, however, getting by and making a living is quite hard. One must be practical if one wishes to survive these changing times. Sometimes, a part time job is not enough.
I am not saying that one should completely turn one's back to the arts or the other. Having a job that enables one to put bread on the table and being able to pursue art for art's sake is not mutually exclusive. However, in order to enjoy both, one must work extra hard. Maslow's hierarchy of needs explains this point.
It by first ensuring our survival can we then pursue other interests. Yes, it is hard but is not impossible.
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