Trees, Shrubs, Roots Mark J. Platten Trees, Shrubs, Roots Mark J. Platten

Celtic Gambel Knot

I love it when something really unexpected shows up...dancing outside the box I place things in, making the old, new. The unique Celtic knotwork, which revealed itself in the roots of a Gambel oak, has caused me to explore the world with child-like wonder, knowing that magic is afoot!

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Trees, Roots Mark J. Platten Trees, Roots Mark J. Platten

Walking Tree

What would happen if you were able to build a strong foundation, sinking your roots deeply into your passion? Then slowly, over years of time and dedication, the supporting foundation was removed until you no longer needed it?This is the gift of true masters - creating a solid foundation for their students, then gently removing that support by empowering them, until finally they realize their own mastery.  This is the mark of a true master...how many students they bring to mastery, not how many followers they have.

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