Easily overlooked, I almost stepped on the small plants growing in the rock, but the bright green caught my eye. Small plants, they had flourished, defiantly claiming their spot in the world.

I paused to take them in. Given their resting place, the seeds from which these plants grew could have easily given up, decided that this place was too hard to grow in. Yet, they persevered and took root in this small patch of dirt, determined to live. They had sprouted green leaves to brighten the muted grays and compliment the rosy quartz.

On darker days, when the world seems to be too much to handle, I could also choose to give up. Or I can choose resilience. Just as these plants persevered and found nourishment in the unlikeliest of places, I too can draw strength from adversity. Not every day is going to be easy, but I can dig deep from my roots to keep moving forward and brighten the world in my own way.