I just did this drawing of a Thistle and did some research about this pretty flower. It's revered in Scotland as their national symbol. It played a part in their defeating the invading Danes when the barefooted invaders happened upon these thorny plants. It was brought to America in the late 1800's as an ornamental. But because it spreads so easily it quickly became a noxious weed causing all sorts of problems for farmers in their fields and grazing ranges. If these farmers want to succeed, they can't be lazy for a moment dealing with this weed. It is the same for the rest of us. Not attending to problems in all areas of my life because I'm too lazy to bother, will lead to even more problems sooner or later.
