About hurting and suffering

When we are hurting, 
some of us build up a prickle-bed around ourselves 
as a form of protection perhaps.

It seems to me that with a passionate nature come deep feelings.
These can equally be of joy and ecstasy
as of sorrow and pain.

Perhaps the latter are the price we pay for the former.
Do I think that the former are worth the latter?
For myself, I'd say yes.

About not being scared of being generous

To err on the side of generosity
is a freedom.

About keeping on top of life

We have to keep on top of life
or life will get on top of us.

About the patchwork quilt of our lives

Sometimes, we can seem to be a patchwork quilt
of conflicting thoughts, ideas, desires,
failings and failures.

(Or is it just me on a bad day!)

May I always remember that

On a good day
life can be a wonderland
of joy, colour, excitement and delight.