Asking One To Excuse And Forgive Takes A Lot Of Courage

Since we win over our ego. . .It's worth it.  An incident in Michelangelo's life....

A piece of art, whatever form it may be reflects the artist. Once Michelangelo was engaged in painting Jesua Christ while working in the Sistine chapel. The work was close to completion with just a few strokes of the finishing touches.

However the great artist was dissatisfied as the completed look of Jesus would not emerge. He found that the visage of Jesus lacked the softness and femininity that would actually bring the work to the desired completion.

On an inward reflection, he came to understand that he had fought with one of his friends and that the bitterness still lingered within him. He suddenly remembered the words of Christ that when goes to pray with bitterness towards another, one has to first rush to his friend and seek his forgiveness before indulging in prayer.

Michelangelo immediately rushed out of the chapel and sought the forgiveness of the friend, clearing even the least trace of hatred. He then pursued with his painting. Jesus then emerged beautifully in his work of art as his heart was in complete tune with the work.