I agree with @storyseeker. This is one that torments me daily. There's also this nice little phrase when we get in a funk about something not working out: "It's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick." But this could also happen while wandering around in the forest with your eyes closed, ha ha.
My Girlfriend always says...
"It's better than a kick in the ass with a frozen boot!"
I have no idea where she first heard that one.
Another good one :))
Because they are so true -- they can get under our skin, so easily. And yes, you have to watch out for those pointy little twigs while wandering around the forest :))
Cheers @fairytalelife!