Is it better to be alone if the influences of others are too strong of gusts? On a calm sea with just the voice of one. Sometimes standing firm means seeking out solitude. Other times it means binding together with another. Photo by Joshua Fuller on Unsplash.

There is power in possibility. If the worst that can happen is no, then maybe the worst isn’t so bad after all. Will you walk the bridge, make the ask, to get there? Photo by Silvan Schuppisser on Unsplash.

What would I prefer? This is how I want it. The priority is me. This self centered view doesn’t always get you what you actually want. Photo by Graham Pengelly on Unsplash.

Pride in one’s work. A piece of their heart on display. It can wither or flourish, often dependent on the environment. Are you a harsh sun, a hungry bug? Photo by Isaac Martin on Unsplash.

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. One man’s headache is another’s delight. Do not let the appeal of convenience convince you to hold on to the thorns in your immediate surroundings and forgo the treasure that’s an arms’ reach away. Photo by Kevin Wolf on Unsplash.