What we mean is that in order to create - We, the creators need training;

just as do the penjing that are being created.

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[ Please note friends that with respect - there is no such thing as Chinese bonsai - the correct expression is nowadays penjing and from whence bonsai was derived, elsewhere in the world ] we digress -

As we earlier stated - every artistic endeavour requires training and training,

requires effort, which in turn can require some pain in pursuit of creation;

both on the part of the creator and the medium created.

On whether or not the journey on the way, there - should be displayed - well that is a matter for debate;

do we hide away our children as they grow ?