Leaf Lesson

Do you think the falling leaf thinks, I wish I were green again and back on the tree? Do you think the tree laments Things would be so much better if only I had all my leaves again? We can learn a lot from trees.

When the wind blows, trees bend. If they're not flexible enough, they break. What's your breaking point? Does it take a big storm, or a slight breeze?

To everything a season. It starts getting cold & trees pull their sap into their roots. Time to sleep. Time to rest. Do you take time to rest or do you drink caffeine to keep pushing yourself?

Trees accept the season they're in.

Trees provide a haven for other creatures. Shade for cows, nuts for the squirrels, and air for us humans. Trees contribute to their environment. Are you a haven for anyone or thing in your life? Do you have a nest that people come to seek comfort?

Trees send their roots down and out as far and wide as they are tall. How about you? How deep do you go? How grounded are you?

Older trees provide shade and protection for the younger saplings. They don't complain about the good old days. How do you interact with the younger generations?

Trees get along with all sorts of other species of plants & animals. Even things like poison ivy have a place in a tree's world. How many different things & people do you allow into your world? Do they have to have the same beliefs, opinions, religion?

Trees let life live through them. They don't deny themselves the light or the nourishment from water and soil. From their roots to the tips of their leaves, every part of them is vibrant with the energy of life.

Trees grow where they're planted. They send their roots down, and their shoots up. They'll grow through a concrete wall. Tony Robbins used to say:

Strong trees do not grow with ease.
The stronger the wind, the stronger the tree.

Of course, we were just talking about trees.