Stanley Nott described that
when he first went to the Prieure
in the 1920's, that as a young student,
he was intimidated
by Gurdjieff's massive and powerful presence.
One day, Mr. Gurdjieff was making his rounds
of the property, giving instructions to the various
work groups working in on the grounds of his
chateau.
He beckoned Nott to climb up and sit
next to him as he continued on his morning
inspection.
As Nott describes it, nothing was said during this
time, Gurdjieff would ride around and give instructions
to the leaders of the different projects, forest work,
bricklaying, etc. But something like electricity passed
between the two men, and after this, he was no
longer nervous of Gurdjieff.
This is the sign of a real teacher, he took away
his pupil's unnecessary suffering with his love.
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