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"تنها دستی که پاک می‌کند می‌تواند چیز واقعی بنویسد"

Meister Eckhart
Meister Eckhart Theologian
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The essence of this quote is that you can only create something authentic once you’re willing to let go of previous mistakes or misconceptions. It’s about the process of refinement – molding and shaping until you get to the truth or the most accurate representation of your thoughts, feelings, or ideas.

Imagine you’re a writer. You jot down your first draft, and let’s be honest, it’s a mess. Sentences don’t flow. Ideas are jumbled. But that’s okay. Because the real magic happens when you go back and start editing. You remove the clutter, erase the unnecessary parts, and refine what’s left until it shines. That’s what the quote is getting at. The act of erasing – of being willing to admit that something isn’t perfect – is what allows you to finally get to the good stuff.

Historically, this idea isn’t new. Think of the great sculptors like Michelangelo. He believed that every block of marble had a statue inside it and that it was his job to chip away at the excess to reveal it. This notion of refinement, of erasing to uncover truth or beauty, has been around forever.

Take, for example, the world of software development. Programmers write code, test it, find bugs, and then go back and rewrite or erase parts of it. Only through this iterative process can they create a functional, efficient program. If they were afraid to delete their initial work, the end product would be a chaotic mess. Think about the last app you used that worked seamlessly – it didn’t get that way on the first try.

So, how can you apply this wisdom to your everyday life? Start by being open to the idea that your first attempt at something – whether it’s a project, a relationship, or even a personal goal – won’t be perfect. Be willing to go back and reassess. What’s working? What’s not? Don’t be afraid to erase the parts that aren’t serving you. This isn’t about self-criticism but about self-improvement.

Imagine you’re redecorating your living room. You spend hours arranging the furniture, hanging up pictures, and setting out knick-knacks. But once you step back, something feels off. Instead of settling, you start moving things around again. You take down that picture that doesn’t quite fit or remove that chair that disrupts the flow. Through this process of erasing and rearranging, you eventually create a space that feels just right. That’s the practical application of this idea in a very relatable scenario.

To sum it up, embrace the eraser. Don’t cling to the first version of anything. Whether you're crafting a piece of art, developing a new skill, or simply trying to make your life better, remember that it’s in the refining, the willingness to erase and rewrite, that you’ll find the truest and best version of whatever you’re working on. And hey, isn’t that kind of liberating? Knowing that it’s okay not to get it right on the first try? In fact, it’s expected. So, grab your eraser – and get to work on writing your true thing.
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