Optimistic or stubborn

At 6:15am this morning I tried to walk a baby back to sleep. It wasn’t going well, but I kept trying. Optimistic, stubborn or just doing my best? I saw this plant again and for the first time I felt understanding and empathy. 

​It was in a tough spot, good light but limited dirt. The real sting was the water issue. That plant wanted water, all power was being diverted to root production. The water was there, just a little further down.  All she needed was 6 more metres of roots and she’d be in business. Optimistic. Stubborn. Doing it’s best? 

 I walked on, shooshing and patting in rhythm. The baby did not sleep.