THORNS TO NUBS

"Be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of your life it may occur."

~ Muriel Spark ~

I was clearing brush the other day and observed that a certain type of tree had long sharp thorns when it was young, which turned to nubs once it reached full maturity. Perhaps, like these trees, we need fewer defenses as we age because we are better rooted, more solid in structure, and command a higher view.

Once we grow up, we lose the need to be so sharp and prickly.