05-15-11Tough Times

While hiking I saw a lady run by. 

She had on a bright orange

T-shirt. On the back it said this “Tough times don't last, Tough people do.”

I love that saying. In these economic down times, sometimes is it a challenge to keep things in perspective.

Almost every day for weeks it has rained in central Ohio. The waters are flooding the rivers and creeks. Today was another day where steps down to the creek were under water.

The banks were overflowing. Even parts of the trail were wet in the low lying areas.

 

Every time I hike in this metro park things are different. Nature is in constant flux and change. New wildflowers popping up.

Mists of rain wetting my camera.

 

Ruts in the trail deepening.

 It is a non-stop symphony of changes and visuals.

Each of us has the opportunity to walk our path in life helping to create change that will help the planet and others. All it takes is that first step. 

 

 

Each step is a seed of potential for a future that will bring wonderment and awe to those around us.

Have the courage to be a “Tough people” and endure through the tough times. When the waters recede and the banks are dry, new life will spring forth and grow.

Nature will move on and so will you.

 

Onward you go to a future you create now.

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