These Photos Show Freezing Cold Places Are Far From Winter Wonderlands

Too Heavy a Burden

Everyone has moments when they feel like they could fall apart from stress. The next time you have one of those days, don’t beat yourself up for feeling, shall we say, a bit fragile. Instead, take comfort in knowing you’re more resilient than a Bradford pear tree that collapsed—or rather, split into four pieces—under the weight of a little snow

Other trees probably looked at this winter misfit and let out a long, deep sigh. But could there be more to the story? Did lightning strike it first? If so, its complete collapse might be slightly more excusable. Still, it’s a reminder that even nature has its breaking points. Stress affects us all, but how we handle it defines our strength. Maybe it’s time to give yourself a break and recognize that you’re tougher than you think. After all, you’re still standing, aren’t you?