And the heart that is soonest awake to the flowers is always the first to be touch'd by the thorns.
Thomas MooreGood Demeter mothering keeps a child in the heat and passion of life which immortalize and establish soulfulness. Mothering involves not only physical survival and achievementโDemeter's grain and fruitโit is also concerned with guiding a child to his or her unknown depths and the mystery of fate.
Thomas Moore