One day, Nita showed Aiyana, her granddaughter, a small, wild sunflower. Its petals were a vibrant yellow, and its seeds were dark and plentiful.
"These sunflowers," Nita explained, "have been a part of our people for generations. We have cultivated them, nurtured them, and honored them."
Inspired by Nita's words, Aiyana decided to plant sunflowers of her own. She carefully selected a patch of fertile soil near their adobe house and planted the wild sunflower seeds. As the days turned into weeks, the tiny seeds sprouted, growing taller and stronger with each passing day. She named the garden "On the Bright Side " hoping that its sunny disposition would bring joy to her family and community. As summer approached, Aiyana's sunflowers blossomed, their golden petals reaching for the sky. The Pueblo people marveled at its beauty, and Ajyana's family used the seeds to make delicious bread and oil. Aiyana's sunflower garden became a symbol of hope and renewal, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Pueblo people. And as the sunflower's seeds scattered across the land, Anya knew that her legacy would live on, just like her garden On the Bright Side.