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MESSAGES FROM THE MASTERS FRIDAY January 10, 2003
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A WORK OF ART by Steve Goodier
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Edward Fischer writes in Notre Dame Magazine (February, 
1983), that a leper (or, more correctly, a sufferer of 
Hansen's Disease) in Fiji followed the leading of his 
twisted hands. He became an internationally known artist. 
"My sickness I see as a gift of God leading me to my life's 
work," he said. "If it had not been for my sickness, none 
of these things would have happened." 

As a young girl, Jessamyn West had tuberculosis. She was so 
sick that she was sent away to die. During that time she 
developed her skill as a writer and authored numerous 
novels in her lifetime. 

That great author Flannery O'Connor suffered numerous 
ailments -- lupus struck her at 25 and she walked only with 
the aid of crutches for the final fourteen years of her 
life. She noted, however, that this illness narrowed her 
activities in such a way that she had time for the real 
work of her life, which was writing. 

Some people succeed in spite of adversity. Others succeed 
because of it. The truth is, our problems help to make us 
what we are. Those who suffer often learn the value of 
compassion. Those who struggle often learn perseverance. 
And those who fall down often teach others how to rise 
again. Our troubles can shape us in ways a carefree 
existence cannot. 

A story is told of an Eastern village that, through the 
centuries, was known for its exquisite pottery. Especially 
striking were its urns; high as tables, wide as chairs, 
they were admired around the globe for their strong form 
and delicate beauty. Legend has it that when each urn was 
apparently finished, there was one final step. The artist 
broke it -- and then put it back together with gold 
filigree. An ordinary urn was then transformed into a 
priceless work of art. What seemed finished wasn't, until 
it was broken. 

So it is with people! Broken by hardships, disappointments 
and tragedy, they can become disappointed and bitter. But 
when mended by a hand of infinite patience and love, the 
finished product will be a work of exquisite beauty and 
effectiveness; a life that could only reach its wholeness 
after it was broken. 

If you feel broken remember that you are a work of art! And 
you may not actually be complete until the pieces are 
reassembled and bonded with a golden filigree of love.
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You can find out more about Steve Goodier at 
http://www.LifeSupportSystem.com, as well as information 
about speaking engagements and personal coaching. 
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