Fragment -- #147

[August 2000 journal entry]

The premise of the song The Rose is again being proven true for me – i.e., it is not possible to have the richness of an unconditional relationship without also having the piercing pain that may be caused either

1. by accident or injury,
2. by the end of circumstances within which such a relationship has developed, and/or
   
3. the eventual end of such a relationship in death.

And the converse of the premise is also being confirmed again for me – i.e., the piercing pain does not outweigh the sacred experience of an unconditional relationship. The circumstances and roles are changing. But the essence remains real and true.