22 December 2009

TOUCH OF THE MASTER

eJohn Ruskin, the distinguished writer-philosopher, was entertaining a few
visitors. Among them was a little girl who had accompanied by her father.
She was ecstatic to receive a gift from Ruskin, a delicate lace-edged
handkerchief.


The little girl’s joy was short lived. Accidentally, she upset an inkpot,
causing a stain on her precious handkerchief.


She was disconsolate with grief! When Ruskin returned home that evening, he
found his youngest visitor with tears.


Apart from being a literary genius, Ruskin was also a gifted painter. He
took the handkerchief from the little girl, and with the stroke of brush,
turned the ugly stain into a beautiful flower.


“Is this my handkerchief?” asked the little girl, in wonder.


“Yes,” replied Ruskin. “The blot has bloomed into a flower!”




We can do the same with our life only if we can get a touch of the Master.

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