Pearl by Lanie Smith

A pearl is defined as a living organism;sometimes very precious that developes due to an irritation. It is described as a rare , fine , admirable and valuable despite it's coming about in response to injury and /or attack .Often a parasite can damage the external rim of the shell which causes a secretion that in turn forms a cyst in the healing process . How beautiful that something so delicate and lustrous can come from such a dark place.What hoppe this provides in reminding me of the resillience created by human nature.How wonderful that we do not have to be defined by our past.

Meditate

If you can't meditate in a boiler room , you can't meditate . Alan Watts