While doing some yard work, Mike was poked by a thorn on his wife's rose bush. When he stepped back because of the pain, he was struck by the bush's beauty.Life comes with amazing moments, but also comes with its fair share of pain and challenges. How do we find the beauty in life while, at times, it attempts to simultaneously pull us down? Are you in your thorns or your petals? And how do we get the most out of both?Mike takes you through his own experiences in this week's episode of "The Prequel."Subscribe to the YouTube Channel and follow, rate wherever you get your podcasts! Don't forget to pick up merchandise from Mike's online shop: https://tinyurl.com/MuchLoveMerchBuy Heartbeats: https://tinyurl.com/tfrry7ezAnd don't forget to follow Mike on the following social media platforms:- Twitter:  @MikeAzzalina- Facebook: Mike Azzalina- Instagram: @azzalinam- TikTok: @MikeAzzalina5- LinkedIn: Mike Azzalina- www.MikeAzzalina.com