The Flower and The Rock

Sitting on the patio today reading "Awake Mind, Open Heart".

 

The end of the introduction said something to the effect that 

seeking or gaining wisdom can be likened to holding a flower against a rock

 and hoping the flower will grow.

 

Apparently this image is to console us

by pointing to the fact that we may be like the rock

 but we can be patient and hopeful because even with us,

 something will happen over time.

 

As if to underline the point

next to me on the patio was a pot of stones

 into which a single flower from the hanging basket had blown.

 

 

All too often our view of ourselves isn't a true one,

and we incline to listen to the critic within,

 who is always so busy pointing out

 how much better we could and should do,

 or be.

 

Who knows what wisdom, truth, love, or beauty,

 garnishes our spirit even at this very moment

and we haven't even suspected.

 

Perhaps this weekend we can find time to befriend ourselves and begin to realise

 there is more to us than meets our own critical eye.

 

Blessings