Adversity brings creative new directions

In my backyard there’s that tall pine tree that recently got its top bent out of shape. 

I can’t remember what caused it, whether it was wind, snow or some other weather related incident. 

Yet, it found a way to grow its next leader perfectly vertically. Depending on how one observes it, it look a little bit like a crank. 

Yeah, a cranky old tree! Isn’t it wonderful how some adversity can affect a personality through a creative twist like this one. 

When things are tough, unforeseen or unpleasant, think of that tree and work or invent a new, noticeable way out of it!