Ever wondered why the rose has a thorn? It is to remind you, when you prick your finger on it that, to never lose sight of the beauty of the rose. Like the rose, you are beautiful! So when you forget this or lose sight of it, remember the thorn and be returned to the beauty of you. ~ACN
Most of us assume that thorns on roses are negative things. We forget that they serve a really good purpose for the rose. The thorns stop certain creatures that would no doubt devastate the rose, eating it and leaving nothing for the rest of the world to look at. It prevents the rose buds from becoming entangled with each other and in so doing preserve the bud allowing it to bloom beautifully amongst other roses on the same rosebush.
I like to believe that the rose thorn is to remind us of the magnificent beauty of the rose. We always pay attention when we experience pain. It is when we experience pain that we sit up and take notice of what is going on around us. Where we did not previously see the rose, we now see it. We take careful note of its colour, its fragrance, and its spender. In fact we generally will reach a concession that it is indeed a beautiful creation.
We, as the rose was, are created in such beauty. When we lose sight of our own inner beauty, it is a tragedy to the creativity of our Divine. Unfortunately we do not have physical thorns to remind us of this yet emotionally we have the innate quality to look within. We are able to use what our Divine has gifted us in nature as tools and reminders to bring us to a state of introspection. Give thanks for this and look each day to these tools that will enlighten your being and allow you to give cognizance to what you are.
Receive with grace then, the reminder of the thorn. When you lose sight of your inner beauty think about the rose thorn and then give thanks and be in gratitude for that which you are; A beautiful creation of your Divine.
In love and light,
Amanda
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Yes self preservation comes in many forms. The beautiful Rose has it's thorns, while much of nature has camouflage of one sort or another as a defence for survival. We as humans who sometimes feel vulnerable should remember that we have the love of God, our Divine, with us always. The same creator of the Rose has given us LOVE. Love comes in different forms, and we have each of us been given special gifts to help us grow and in return help nurture others with this love. It is not always easy to cope with assault of any sort, and it comes with many faces. Envy, Sloth, Gluttony, Wrath, Pride, Envy and Greed. The truth abides in us all and the Secret is to remember the LOVE. Love my daily dose of Amanda. XXX Carmen
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome Carmen. I love your wisdom. Thank You. Namaste my friend.
ReplyDeleteIn love and light,
Amanda