Knives and Peaches

Knives and Peaches

I read this yesterday and it brought up certain memories. I totally agree with the author. Even with foreknowing, I would still make that choice. But instead of plunging in heart first, I have learned to navigate around the edge of the blade much more gingerly. I have found ways to limit the bloodshed. For myself and I would hope for any other party involved. It’s neither easy nor simple to cut through life’s lessons. Yet I have encountered people in my life that have shown me ways with their tenderness and kindness to make the cut more gentle. So that the bloodletting allows for a smoother transition into higher spiritual lessons. In hindsight it almost makes me feel barbaric about myself. I can’t express enough gratitude to the masters of the knife/life lessons in my life.

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For me, like biting into a summer peach with a razor’s blade hidden inside its flesh, Life’s pain and sweetness Startles. Raw and shocking, But still so sweet. Given the choice to foreknow That the juice running down my chin Will soon be mingled with tears and lifeblood. Mine Yours Ours I still take the bite With no hesitation. ~Jacob Nordby