The flute

Mastering an art form, whether it’s learning to play a flute, guitar, origami, or acting…even love requires mastering of self first. For without mastery of self, how can u even contemplate mastering something or someone else? It’s like if you were learning to ride a horse… and if you’re not in control, the horse knows it. It will never bow down to your will.

Mastering of self requires will power, guts, determination and peace of mind.

You cannot force an “art” or “skill” into you. It has to be cajoled into accepting you as a willing host. It has to be something that you can tender and care for like you would your own son or daughter.

Once you have the required presence of mind needed for this mastery, it’s only a matter of patience. That’s all. For time rewards those who are not in a hurry to expend it.

To begin to master oneself, start small. Learn the art of breathing. The art of doing nothing. Be at inner peace with your self and your surroundings. Because remember - playing the flute is as natural as breathing…and the outcome is amazing. Its like a breath of fresh music.

You know that you are a master of yourself when you feel the control. When you feel the power coursing through your body and mind. Those around you, and everything you touch know it. They let themselves willingly be molded into whatever you desire of them. They give up their control to you…imagine that. You have the power to get anything done. These people are like puppets in your control.