Be like the flower, turn your face to the sun.

Kahlil Gibran — Lebanese-American writer, poet, and visual artist, also considered a philosopher although he himself rejected the title.

Life is mysterious with its bends and turns
And we often are at crossroads with major concerns
Don’t be disheartened and turn your face to the sun
Victor’s cup only goes to those who dare to run…

https://allpoetry.com/poem/11481857-Be-like-a-sunflower-and-turn-your-face-to-the-sun-by-Ladybug---

At first, the quote sounds like the penultimate 1960s hippie catchphrase but after reading the full poem I had to give big respect to Kahlil Gibran for such motivating words. Besides the quote, the poem is one to wake up and read to get your day going.

Flowers require light exposure to grow; being like the flower is allowing nature to take its course; the sun sets every night and rises every day.

But being positive is not always easy especially during uncertain times. I believe one of the best ways of turning your face to the sun is being patient enough to see the storm clear (not easy either).

Restful sleep continues to help me weather stress and storms.

“If I told you that a flower bloomed in a dark room
Would you trust it?”

Kendrick Lamar — rapper, songwriter, and record producer (Poetic Justice)