when daffodils whisper

in spite of the cold

in spite of the ice

in spite of the snow

in spite of layers of "uncomfortable" and "inconvenient"

these daffodil bulbs are emerging from their resting place,

bravely pushing through adversity

just as they were created to do

it was a huge encouragement to see them yesterday

and one already has a bud!

they whispered to me,

quietly reminding me of a few things:

the lesson of perseverance

the promise that winter will give way to spring

the reminder that no season lasts forever

challenging me to find beauty in each day

and if you can't find beauty,

find comfort in knowing change is coming

those green shoots bear witness to the power of doing what I am created to do