Bend, Not Break

In an article published in The New Yorker , Chinese-American entrepreneur Ping Fu explains how bamboo has been a source of strength throughout her life. “Bamboo is flexible, bending with the wind but never breaking, capable of adapting to any circumstance. It suggests resilience, meaning that we have the ability to bounce back even from the most difficult times. . . . Your ability to thrive depends, in the end, on your attitude to your life circumstances. Take everything in stride with grace, putting forth energy when it is needed, yet always staying calm inwardly. ”