"The oak fought the wind and was broken, the willow bent when it must and survived." - Robert Jordan

This quote reminds us that strength isn't always about standing rigid and unyielding. Sometimes, our greatest power lies in our ability to be flexible, to bend rather than break when life's storms come. What feels like weakness - being sensitive, cautious, or gentle - can actually be a form of resilience that helps us endure and grow.

Remember, every great oak tree started as a fragile sapling. Take things one day at a time, and be gentle with yourself as you grow stronger.