In this meditation based on the Letter to the Hebrews, Chapter 11, we consider the impact others have on shaping who we are and who we become. When asked what the inspiration for his unique approach to sculpting was, Michelangelo stated that he looked to find the beauty already inside the stone, and he wanted to set it free. His work with chisel and hammer was one of liberation. He didn’t create masterpieces—he set them free.