Can you discover the beauty of a rose by concentrating on the thorns?
2007-12-30 07:39:32 · 8 answers · asked by scotty_84116 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Interesting metaphor... but, yes, if you are honestly seeking "truth" you will find it... but remember, the easiest person to fool is ourselves, and rationalizing is the most powerful tool...
2007-12-30 08:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I think we all find our truth when we are ready to find it.
I don't think it's instantaneous either.
You don't get a knock on your door from an evangelizer and then Bam! you've found the truth!
It's a journey, or at least it should be.
Be cautious of anyone who claims to know all the answers.
And...who says the thorns aren't beautiful too? ;)
2007-12-30 07:44:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you pretend a rose has no thorns by concentrating on its beauty?
2007-12-30 07:43:24 · answer #3 · answered by Hera Sent Me 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
part of the beauty of the rose is the thorns, which are inseperable from the rest of the plant
2007-12-30 07:44:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There needs to be a balance. It's important to factor in the negative side because it keeps you grounded in reality.
2007-12-30 07:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harsh realities are part of the truth.
2007-12-30 07:48:38 · answer #6 · answered by tuyet n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We call that the hard way.
2007-12-30 07:43:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are honestly seeking, it can.
2007-12-30 07:42:21 · answer #8 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋