My roses are varied and bloom during all seasons except the coldest part of winter. Their beauty emerges during season changes and in spite of weather extremes. They like attention and pruning but surprise me by blooming when they are neglected as well. Just after a storm the petals glisten with drops of water and invite a snap of a picture.

As people some of us are less able to handle extremes or changes with beauty and grace. Those who can are our teachers. So as we navigate the storms of life, let us look to those who maintain their inner beauty and radiance in spite of their circumstances.