The tree as seen from my Soul

What do you see in this tree? I see glory, harmony, perfection, unity, togetherness, order, clearness, arrangement, structure, season, cycle,  Life.

I had to take this pic as it inspired me. I felt renewed staring up at this free, and thinking how this tree and I fit in harmoniously with nature. I felt my being on the earth. Such gratitude boiling out from me.

Many trees have come and gone. Many have commanded my honor and attention, and I have so willingly gave it. However, this tree had me stop what I was doing in my seemingly hectic schedule of work tasks. I silently left what I was doing to give special attentiveness to the “still, small voice” speaking to me as I looked up to this angel of the earth. 

I probably would have continued what I was doing, the routine, the not-so-interesting duty of the work world. I was obligated to complete my job duties and move on the the next set of tasks. I just could not leave this tree unnoticed, and without sharing this moment with you. 

Look at the lines, the curves, and see how they harmoniously work with each other. Then, give gratitude for this tree, and all the tree creatures in our midst. Maybe you will take the next tree pic. Please send it to me when you do. I would like more refreshments.

Those Lovely Trees

So Divine, so Majestic. Those trees, those lovely trees that dot the community inside and out in and around Tallahassee, Florida. This is the number one reason why I and many others live in this area, because of the trees. These trees are protected by local ordinance, and are one everpresent fact about this community. We have many tree canopy roads, that are an established feature in the Tallahassee community. The trees relate to the regions’ history, the lumber industry of the past, and they identify the neighborhoods. Newer neighborhoods have smaller, younger trees, usually, and established neighborhoods have big, older trees, usually. Each tree tells its unique story, and is its own character within a big book of nature. A tree standing for years on someone’s front yard, has watched over a lot of history going on at that residence.

Why my adoration of trees. I have always felt at home around trees. I daily commune among the trees of my backyard, and often visit the forests of the regions many parks and forests. The trees tell my story, my love of nature, and fondness for the simplicity of life among the tall giants that watch over us. I often feel like the trees are divine messenger to us, telling us how to behave. I try to listen to their messages, while in deep contemplation of their presense. I delight in the joy the trees bring me. They are my best non-human friends within the ecosystems I inhabit and visit.

After long hours of toil, I feel comforted among the trees. Some of my favorite moments are camping with family and friends in the woods, making a campfire, hiking on the trails, and just being there in nature away from the office, the hustle and bustle of work life.

Maybe there are others reading this who share the same fascination, and longing to be among the trees. I would love to hear from you, and your tree tales.