Your life's a seed you’ve been given. Plant it in the richest earth you can find—good friends, fulfilling experiences, varied circumstances and locations. Consider the adversity you encounter as the toil necessary to break the soil’s surface; endure it nobly and acknowledge its worth when you see the tender shoots appear. Savor the fruit of your accomplishment, share generously with others. Revel in the respite and protection you can provide in your strong and far-reaching limbs: bring loved ones closer and aspire to nourish their lives with your own growth and history. You’re one tree in a forest of many, but the sound of the wind through your leaves creates its own unique music; earnestly strive to make your rustle worth imitating.