Today I am grateful for trees. I'm not sure why I am thinking of them, except that they provide much of what we need, including oxygen, fruits, shade and beauty. Most often I appreciate their beauty, especially this time of year when their leaves are changing color. I also like the example of a large strong tree growing from just a seed. The potential is amazing and although the growth is slow, it continues. It is in it's roots that it gains so much strength to withstand the winds and storms. Trees bear fruit and it is in the fruits that we know for sure what kind of tree it is. It is the same with people. People who do good are good. Bad people cannot really pretend to go about doing good (even if they are deceptive, it may look like a good fruit, but in time their fruits and true motives are known). The Giant Redwoods in California are a wonder. They have extensive root systems which are amazingly shallow for their height. But they extend outward toward each other and intertwine. They thrive in groves where this intertwining of the roots gives them the strength to grow so high. Even this is a message to us that as societies learn to rely on each other and build each other, we can be much stronger and grow much taller than we could standing alone. On one last note, I have driven through whole neighborhoods that are brand new and with minimal landscaping. It seems as though something is missing. Trees are such a wonderful part of our beautiful world and I am glad they are part of the world created for us.
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