The Unseen Potter: Seeing with the Heart
Once upon a time, nested at the heart of a small unseen village, lived a blind and fragile potter named Ezra. Blind from birth, he had touched the beautiful colors of life with his fingertips, feeling every curve and chasm, every smooth surface, and sharp edge.
The whole village marveled at Ezra's marvelous ceramic creations, delicate yet strong, each one radiating a unique beauty of its own. "How do you do it, Ezra?" they would often ask, their eyes sparkling with curiosity. "How can you create such impeccable art, unable to see anything?"
"I do not need to see the clay transform; I feel the transformation,", he calmly replied, his tranquil voice filled with wisdom. "Every shape that I form, every art that I create, is the embodiment of what I feel, not what I see."One fine day, the King's proclamation reached the village. There was to be a grand pottery competition in the royal court. The creator of the most beautiful pot would win a prize that would change their life forever, a treasure beyond imagination.
All the talented potters in and around the kingdom raced to the capital, carrying their best creations. However, Ezra, with no one to guide him, remained in his isolated village. The villagers looked upon him with pity, whispering among themselves, "How unfortunate, our Ezra has no fair chance in this grand competition."
But the potter's spirit did not waver.
"I do not need to see the palace to reach there. I only need to see the path in my heart,", his voice echoed with determination. With this belief in his heart, he embarked on the journey, led by his loyal dog Biscuit.After many a stumble and fall, after countless peaks and valleys, he finally reached the royal court. With his trembling hands, he presented his creation, a simple yet enchanting pot painted with the colors of life he had felt and cherished.
The King, entranced by the mesmerizing beauty of the pot, asked, "Who is the creator of this art?"
Ezra stepped forward, baring his sightless eyes to the court. The court gasped in disbelief, unable to comprehend that a blind man could craft such beautiful art.
The King was amazed. "How could you create this without seeing?" he asked. Ezra, with a humble smile on his face, reiterated his philosophy, "My Lord, I do not create with my eyes; I create with my heart. I do not see the colors; I feel them."
The King, touched by Ezra's wisdom, declared him the winner. The grand prize was revealed - an enormous, splendid, and magical palace that fulfilled every need of its master. But, the potter gently refused the grand prize. "A palace might make living grand for a king, but for a humble potter like me, the real prize is the clay's transformation in my hand. It is the passion in my heart, and the appreciation of the people."
His words left the court in awe. The King, respecting his noble choice, rewarded him with his heart's desire - endless supply of clay, a dedicated space for his craft, and wide recognition as the King's potter.
True to his word, Ezra continued to create masterpieces, each better than the last, shaping up the blind spots of society. His story was passed from generation to generation, inspiring countless hearts along the way. The tale of the unseen artist who saw the world not with his eyes, but with his heart.
Earnestly, Ezra's story teaches us - it is not the eyes that define our vision, but our heart and determination. It encourages us to embrace our challenges, see beyond our limitations, and strive for our passion, regardless of the circumstances.
