Sine Waves

Having taken all of those required math courses (grades not published), I know that there are times when math reflects life.  Or maybe it's the other way around.

Our words and actions have consequences.  

If I do "x", I can anticipate "y". 

If I say "this", she's going to do "that".   

The words and actions of others create reactions.   

If she does "x", I'll counter with "y".

When he says "this", I say, "that".

This nearly automatic interaction with others can be good.  It can also be quite manipulative.

This is not the only way in which life and math mirror each other, however.