He that has a good harvest must be able to endure a few thistles. - Spanish proverb
I find the irony in them fascinating. So unique and beautiful, but about the worse thing in the world to step on or touch. They grow wild and can be a farmer’s nightmare. Yet their bold color adds so much to a landscape. I felt it a metaphor for life. It’s hard and sometimes hurts. If you step back and look at it though, it can be such a beautiful thing. In life you need to learn to appreciate even the prickly parts.
