"Simple like an uncarved block."
Tao te Ching


"Like an acorn that holds the promise of a thousand forests."

Friday, April 2, 2010

GOOD FRIDAY- METAPHOR

And the day came when the risk it took
to remain tight inside the bud
was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
Anais Nin

What a wonderful metaphor for the mental struggle Jesus had when confronted by the horror of the cross before the glory of resurection. (Matthew 26:39 )

6 comments:

Beth Niquette said...

How beautiful your photo--how thoughtful your words.

Cloudhands said...

Beth,
Of course the quote about staying tight in the bud applies to all of us when it's time to step out in faith and meet our destiny, but today being Good Friday that little sermon popped into my head as I was meditating this morning.

Gilly said...

I like that. Thank you. Still not sure where I stand, though!

Cloudhands said...

Gilly,
Stand where you are most comfortable. That's all any of us can do.

One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods. said...

I love that quote - may I borrow it and use it sometime. I know I will place it in my handwritten journal. Thank you!!

Cloudhands said...

Ernestine,
Since I've grabbed a quote or two from you I think it only fair to share back.