The silent teachings of the tree

Be strong. Strength is something to be respected. But do not flaunt, for strength shown off is a sign of weakness.

Be silent. There is strength in silence. A woman suffering in silence is a hundred times stronger than a man with a blade. Show not your grief and pain lest it be unbearable. Make not more noise than is absolutely necessary. Instead, listen.

Know your roots. And know them well. No one person can go far on his own. Remember that no matter how high you go, you would never be where you are right now without your family and close friends. No matter how strong you are, you can never stand on your own.

Reach out for the sky. Know that there is much awaiting you. Do not be afraid to reach for the sun. It may be striving for the impossible, but only with testing your limits can you find your peak. Who knows how high you can reach.

Have pride yet be humble. Stand tall. Do not let others walk on you. Do not step on others either. Know your own greatness but do not flaunt it.

Be patient. Good things come to you in time. Do not rush.

Kindness is a virtue. Lend aid to those around you. Show your gifts with your surroundings that you may make a better world. Help them. You never know when one day you may need their help.

We rarely remember the gentle giants that are the backbone of our ecosystem. It is time we remember them. This, is a tribute to the trees.