Nature

Nature is a living example of how communi-

ties live in harmony. If you go into the forest

or mountain and sit still and watch, ask your-

self, what lessons are being taught? Then watch

how the animals conduct themselves. Watch

the plants and the trees and see how they

naturally function among themselves. The

trees could represent diversity. The flowers

could represent people. Notice how every-

thing in nature assists one another. See how

balance works. See how conflict is handled.

Can you see acts of forgiveness? Can you spot

respect? Nature is full of wisdom if we will

only consider her to be our teacher.

YOU DID

You Did

There have been situations in your life

that you thought you would never get through.

And yet, you did.

There have been challenges you faced

that you thought you would never overcome.

And yet, you did.

There have been losses you've suffered

that you thought you would never be able to get beyond.

And yet, you did.

For you are here today, stronger, wiser, more experienced

and more knowledgeable as a result of it all.

Though the road has had its rough spots,

you've successfully made your way along it.

There will certainly be more rough spots ahead,

and there may even be some particularly difficult ones right now.

So it pays, every now and then, to look back and remember

that even though you thought you wouldn't get through,

you did.

And perhaps, if you think about it,

you'll see that there's really never any reason to doubt yourself.

For when life challenged you to make your way through,

you did.

And now, even more importantly, you will...