A quote

[morgaina]

This is from an elderly lady potter written on an elist to which I subscribe. I just like it.

“There are Teachers, and there are Masters: teachers tell us what to do/how to do it, and Masters teach us how to be.
The Masters ALL show us the way of life within the skill....Not just the lovely apple but the seeds and their  potential.  It does not matter  if they are Masters in a craft, or of a philosophy, or  discipline...they show us the way of life within...the seeds...that which can bring growth and enrichment.” 
-Lili Krakowski

Comments

[mrq-laurellen.livejournal.com]

That's really beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

It's a goal of mine too. One of those the falls under the category of "the reach exceeds the grasp". ;-)

[ornerie.livejournal.com]

I think we all have moments where we get close to being Masters :)

now, the trick is to make it more than a tantalizing moment once in a while...

[copper-oxide.livejournal.com]

My ego gets in the way too often. ;-)
But it seems like something that comes with age, assuming the individual is open and thoughtful and hasn't shut down.