Today I thought I would express my gratitude for trees. The picture above was taken while I was on retreat and I was drawn to this tree's beauty and grandeur. I was fascinated by this tree - it is such a metaphor for life. It stands tall and strong with the roots searching deep into the earth. The branches sway with the wind, but the trunk stays steadfast.
Trees not only provide beauty especially, with the change of seasons, they also provide cooling shade on a hot afternoon and protection from the cold winds in the winter. We get heat, paper and furniture from trees. They purify the air and keep the topsoil in place. Home for birds, squirrels and insects of all sorts, trees provide food and protection for the animals. Without trees I wouldn't experience the joy of birds chirping in the early morning, of squirrels chattering above. Tress make my city world come alive with nature. They purify the air, keep topsoil in place - the list goes on.
I think of trees as silent sentinels of stillness - they stand tall and still as generations of children play under them, lean on them, as generations of adults walk by them in their busy-ness, often not even aware of the tree's beauty. Trees give us so much - today I would like to acknowledge and be grateful for all that trees give us . As I go for a walk with my dog today, I will try to be aware of that still presence of trees as I walk under their arching branches.
In gratitude for the beauty of trees and all that they give,
Margaret
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