Unique Complex Life Form

Lichen is a unique life form. It is not a plant but rather a fungus-alga.  Lichen's benefit to humans is it absorbs pollutants. This is a very complex, unique and beautiful organism

As I ran this week this beautiful cluster laid on my trail.  It beauty brightened my run.  Having a forest full of this organism is health blessing.  It absorbs pollutants and provides fresh clean air every day for me.

Why has this lichen mesmerized me this week?  Maybe it's because lichen presents itself in a confusing way.  Many people would think at first glance that this is a plant, but it's not.  I feel like I may not be what you would expect at first glance.  I am physical and mentally very strong but I suspect most people don't see that when they meet me.  Certainly I do not radiate weakness but I think you have to know me to understand my strength and passion.  There is no doubt in my mind I can accomplish anything.  There are few people who know this.   I feel unique, complex and unlike anyone else.  
The LM14DC is a great representation of me.  As I start part 54 I honor my determination. Over 2 years of running every day, that is exceptional.  I am complex, unique with very strong opinions.  Health and fitness is a cornerstone of my existence.  So as I run past this lichen everyday I realize how similar I am with this fungus/alga.