Rumi reminded us that the rose as well as the thorn grow together, and that the wine from the grape provides both delight and headache.
The Universe is in complete balance. We need to remind ourselves of that every day.
When emotions such as fear, anger, anxiety and resentment are rife in the world, it is easy to only feel and see these emotions.
However, when you look around, you will also find so much love, sharing and compassion that are borne of difficult times. People who can look past these destructive emotions can see the opportunities and use their creativity to exploit what they have never before been aware of.
When you become aware of the thorn, define it clearly for yourself. Then look for the rose, which is there. When you become aware of the rose, enjoy the beauty, colour and fragrance, but also expect the thorn – not because you want to have a negative outlook on life, but simply because you want to navigate around the thorns while enjoying the rose.
Namaste.
