Nana hides patterns in chaos.

Then gives you the challenge of discovering them.

Now and then Nana presents a morning that just makes you eager to explore the day.

And if you don’t take advantage of it, you’ll regret it by afternoon!

All too often you’re pressured to feel that retreating from any situation is a blatant sign of defeat.

But learning to say “no” to some of life’s pressures can be a sign of true wisdom.

It takes real insight to figure out which battles are worth fighting and which are not.

(note: this photo was taken as I beat a hasty retreat in the face of a fierce incoming snowstorm)