Since my earliest years I have been on a search to learn from the simplest things that enable us to live on our beloved earth to the more complex things that allow us to overcome obstacles and limitations. It is a constant wonder to me how far and how clear we can see and feel when our eyes and our hearts are open to everything around us. And how much can be accomplished when we learn to be free from ignorance and fear. Art, education, and curiosity, tempered by discipline and compassion, will open all doors no matter where they are, no matter how long they have been closed.

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To come close to understanding and actually doing something is the purpose of learning, the purpose of education and the purpose of art. Endless hours of practice and tedious repetition are required to hone our abilities, always remembering that we must be connected to the past and prepared for the future, so that we can best live in the present.