I have many heros in my life, many I have never met. They inspire me, they challenge me, they push me on. We all need heros. I would like to meet this lady someday- someone sent me this video- she is a blind quilter, what an attitude and inspiration- I hope she will be your hero as well.
Over 2,000 years ago a young Greek artist named Timanthes studied under a respected tutor. After several years the teacher’s efforts seemed to have paid off. Timanthes painted an exquisite work of art, about which he was very proud.
Unfortunately, Timanthes became so enraptured with the painting that he spent days gazing at it. One morning when he arrived to admire his work, he was shocked to find it completely blotted over with fresh paint.
Angry, Timanthes ran to his teacher. The wise old man admitted it was he who had destroyed the lovely painting.
“I did it for your own good," the man said. "That painting was retarding your progress. Start again and see if you can do better."
Stunned, confused but willing to trust, Timanthes took his teacher’s advice. He next produced the "Sacrifice of Iphigenia," which is regarded as one of the finest paintings of all of antiquity.
-- Anonymous
Unfortunately, Timanthes became so enraptured with the painting that he spent days gazing at it. One morning when he arrived to admire his work, he was shocked to find it completely blotted over with fresh paint.
Angry, Timanthes ran to his teacher. The wise old man admitted it was he who had destroyed the lovely painting.
“I did it for your own good," the man said. "That painting was retarding your progress. Start again and see if you can do better."
Stunned, confused but willing to trust, Timanthes took his teacher’s advice. He next produced the "Sacrifice of Iphigenia," which is regarded as one of the finest paintings of all of antiquity.
-- Anonymous
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