Recognize the greatness

When you recognize greatness in another, you recognize it in yourself.
This entry presumes you are familiar with and practice satya, or right speech in body, breath, and mind. I've come across a number of masters in my life. Their fields of study are vast: actors, singers, dancers, speakers, negotiators, teachers, managers, painters. They share a number of common qualities when creating their art:

simplicity- often so much you don't recognize they are doing anything at all
lateral connection- they associate everything with the practice of their art, always practicing whether they know it or not
listening- to their inner voice and the outside world to understand which is which
spontanaeity- ability to quickly adjust their way of being to cause greater change in less time

It's the balance among these that makes the master.
The more you look for these people in your life, the more you will find they are right in front of you. What you see is what you get. Or, what you expect is what you find. Suddenly, you discover everyone around you is a master at something, whether they know it or not. Let go of the jealous voice inside, because once you turn your lens back onto your self, you'll discover you are a master, too. It's important to use time every day to practice this way. When you recognize greatness in an other, you are really recognizing it in yourself.