Wildflowers are bursts of vitality in rugged landscapes. They stubbornly spring from the crags of rocks on mountain peaks and perseveringly settle in the dust of desert valleys. While trekking through the wilderness, they remind me to slow down and savour the moment. As I take time to study the many intricate patterns surrounding me, each the product of its own perfectly adapted algorithm, I am filled with awe at the abundance of life thriving in extremes.