The Master does not seek fulfillment.
For only those who are not full, are able to be used
which brings the feeling of completeness.
Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, Chapter 14, translated by J H Mcdonald
Three students were given a piece of uncarved wood.
The first student knew immediately what he was going to create, how it would look, and although he was the first to finish, he was never satisfied with the results.
The second student, deliberated for months and was overwhelmed by the choices he had. Each time he started, he changed his mind. In the end, he ran out of wood and time.
The third student sat with the uncarved wood for a long time. He began to learn about the tree and where it had come from. Some days he didnt know what to do.
Some days he did too much. Over time, he understood how to move and work with the grain and texture of the wood, rather than against it, and realised that doing less was so much more.
At the end of his life he finally understood, that the goal was not to create a masterpiece, but rather, to see the masterpiece in the uncarved wood.
Karen Lang
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
Yes! Only to see!
Well that’s over a life time! 😊
So much wisdom in this story, Karen.
Thanks Jennifer. 👏 I loved writing it and I can see myself in all the students 💕
Nice lesson, Karen. Living, learning, being. ❤
Thanks Eliza 💚
Wonderful. My walk away from this story is to take my time and connect with what is in this present moment.
Yes Ali. This is always where we find our answers and peace. Thank you 💕💚
Thank you, Karen. I always take away something valuable from your blogposts. Be well.
Thank you Ali 💕💚
That is a beautiful powerful story. Doing less is indeed more effective in the long run, and it is important to know the true nature of our being more than being able to do anything else.
Thank you and So true. I continue to learn this again and again! 😊💕
You are welcome. Me too!
You’re always channeling some really timely message for me, Karen:). I wrote today of figuring out what’s next. And I think it’s a process of sitting with what is and seeing what might be in the uncarved block. They say Michelangelo did that. We’re in good company!
I think that is a perfect space to be in! The creativity will come, the next step is always revealed. It’s only our minds that believe we need to know ‘now!’ Ha ‘in the meantime ‘ or ‘in between ’ I say, find joy and gratefulness in what we do have. Happy creating my friend 👏😊💕
And to you, my fellow creator! 👩🎨
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This beautiful, Karen ! ❤
Thank you Carol 💕💚 and happy new year 😊