My friend Jim Hampton has a strong affinity for trees, so this morning I asked him what he would say are the wise qualities of a tree.
He replied, “The immediate words that come to mind are: ancient, sage, quiet, patient, watchful, constant and protective.
“To be more descriptive, I think of something that is wise and powerful, yet discerning. They patiently observe without interfering. Taking in our behaviors so they may increase their wisdom which leads to greater, superior silence.”
“I’m curious as to why you asked.”
I replied, “It’s something I thought of while walking George past my personal ‘world tree’ this morning. You gave good answers. I always think of solidity — the immovable trunk — and yet suppleness, branches that bend with the breeze. And they are satisfied just with sunlight.”
As I have always said, they are our Silent Sentinels.
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