As I waited outside the coffee shop the other morning I noticed this small plant making its way up through the cracks in the sidewalk. When we pay attention we can watch nature as it perseveres to grow against what seems like great odds. I found this definition of perseverance: it is the continued effort to achieve something despite difficulties, failures, or opposition. I believe this plant is living that definition and is a great teacher if we pay attention. It is another hot day here as well in the east coast. Stay cool!!
2 Comments
Earl
That’s pretty amazing consider the heat and all! My plant ID app says it’s a Green Ash that could one day reach a height of 33 to 66 feet. 😂 Makes you wonder how it got started there.
Monte Stevens
I doubt if there will be any sidewalk left by the time it reaches 30 feet. There are ash trees all around the area so that doesn’t surprise me. I need to keep an eye on it and see what happens to it. Thanks for letting me know what it is. I didn’t even think to look.