I went for a hike with my daughter Sunday morning. The area we hiked had burned in one of last year’s wildfires. I’ve hiked these areas before, and am always surprised at how quickly they regenerate with new growth and wildlife. The massive old oak trees show the scars from years of burns, yet they continue to grow and sprout new branches.
Just like the trees, we survive our burns, and grow stronger. The scars remain to remind us how experience changes us while allowing us the choice to put our energy into new growth for the future.