Whether it’s surfing or writing or anything creative, this is a great thing to remember:
“To apprentice is to accept the unfolding beauty of progression. To become at ease with where you are in the spectrum of expertise. I have a good friend who has killed the simple, visceral joy of cycling and climbing because he never believes he’s good enough. He sets his sights so high that his performance is always a disappointment to him. Being covetous of what you are not is corrosive. Enjoy the slow blossoming of your own expertise. This is the craft of developing a craft.”
—from “The Path of Apprenticeship,” by Mark Jenkins
Tonight’s music is “Still” by Great Lake Swimmers.
That’s a great quote and oh so true! Also, great song posted–I love that entire GLS album, ‘Lost Channels’. Totally killer!
I can relate to “Being covetous of what you are not is corrosive.”
wow, great quote! i love, “Enjoy the slow blossoming of your own expertise.”