Day 7 of 100 days of hope
Bloom Where You Are
Every time I go for a hike, I notice something that never fails to amaze me: blooms. Tiny flowers tucked between rocks. Bright blossoms pushing up through cracks in dry earth. Petals opening even in the middle of a season of drought.
It’s a wonder to me that, no matter the conditions, these plants still find ways to grow and thrive. Against all odds, they bloom.
And every time I see them, I am reminded to keep going. To hold on to hope. To keep showing up, even when life feels dry, uncertain, or hard.
Lessons From the Blooms
Life doesn’t always give us the conditions we wish for. We all walk through seasons of hardship—seasons where it feels like nothing is moving, where our energy is low, or where showing up feels almost impossible.
In those moments, I often think of those little desert flowers. They don’t wait for the rain to come before they bloom. They use what they have, right where they are, and still manage to shine.
For me, that’s a reminder that being consistent matters. That showing up matters. Even when it’s not easy, even when it doesn’t look perfect, even when I feel quiet or unsure.
And maybe that’s what hope really looks like: choosing to bloom anyway.
Resilience in Hard Places
When I see blossoms springing up in the most unlikely places—cracks in the sidewalk, rocky cliffs, or dry soil—I think of resilience.
If that plant can bloom where it is, then so can I. And so can you.
Your circumstances don’t have to be perfect for you to grow. You don’t have to wait until everything feels calm or easy before you begin. Hope is found in the small, daily choices to keep going, to keep showing up, and to keep leaning toward the light.
Giving Ourselves Permission to Bloom
Today, my hope is that we all give ourselves permission to bloom exactly where we are. Not in some distant future, not when everything feels “just right,” but here, today, in the middle of what is.
You are worthy of growth right now. You are capable of blooming in this season, whatever it looks like.
Take it one day at a time. Keep showing up for yourself, for your loved ones, and for your dreams. The world is waiting for your light.
An Invitation for You
So I wonder—what inspires you to bloom?
Is it a song that lifts your spirit, a friend who encourages you, or a practice that keeps you grounded? I’d love to hear what reminds you to show up and grow.
Together, we can learn from the flowers: to bloom where we are, to find beauty in the hard places, and to live with the quiet hope that tomorrow will bring new possibilities.
With hope and love,
Julie Burningham
The Hope Coach