Digging Below The Surface

Today's Thought

You are reading from the book Today's Gift.

In uplifting, get underneath.--George Ade

A sandpile in the summer is deceiving. The topmost sand burns hot on our feet. But as we push down toward the center, we come to a damp, cool place that soothes and oozes between our toes. The nature of most things is not revealed at the surface. Like the sandpile, many people and situations we encounter are, on the surface, downright uncomfortable. The reward is in digging deeper--to the essential goodness, the core or meaning, the true friend. It takes time, a little knowledge, and abundant trust that we will not be burned.

What have I discovered by digging a little lately?

I have been digging a lot lately. There has been some pain, a few tears, hurt and even anger. The rewards have made it worth it for I have been given, peace, serenity, understanding and compassion in return.