Peonies

Humans are like the beautiful peony flowers in their true form. When we stand in the center of ourselves, we open and bloom naturally and allow the light in. We are never stomped, pressured or restricted. That all comes from the inside.

Ants are attracted to peonies like crazy. You may find yourself staring at this gorgeous flower, and upon closer inspection, realize it is crawling with ants. Sometimes the ants get so deep into the flower's petals that you won't see them until the peony starts to open itself up and fully bloom.

The ego creates the ants of human life. When we are not present, when we bury emotions, experiences and pain into our bodies, it becomes like the ants in the peony.

Working through the forcefields you put up around yourself can sometimes seem like messy work. You hit a spot and all the ants scatter-seemingly making things worse. At that time, you can make a conscious choice to clear the ants away and heal or stuff them back down again. Or, you can just go numb and completely ignore the ants, attracting even more into your system.

Regardless of the decision, if the ants aren't cleared, they will just crawl back out again to consume the peony. It's a choice really. A little discomfort now for a healthier mind, body and spirit, or ignoring it now, and allowing it to consume you on all levels of your being.

Ants can come back, but when they do, at least by doing the work and recognizing the pattern, they clear away much faster.

When the ants are clear, the peony glows and blooms naturally. But even the most beautiful peonies can be covered in ants and they are still loved and appreciated just as they are.