Daily Archives: February 9th, 2018
Trees: Highways in the Sky
I have had a preoccupation with trees lately, especially since they are in their “naked” state. I love the structure and the intricacy of the branches. I often wonder what it would be like to live in a tree, to be a bird or a squirrel, branches for a highway or nesting place, breeze flowing …
No Security
Part of groundednesss is the notion of safety and security, (which Sam reminds me are both illusions) and the perceived solidness of the earth. I like to think that I am mostly grounded, feet firmly planted, and I have a good foundation for my life. I appreciate having a home on solid ground with some …
Rooting Down
If you were a tree, what kind would you be? A Carolina pine, proud head in the clouds? Or a fat crusty oak, feet spread far and wide? Are you an old soul? Then a redwood might do. Both wide and tall, silently watching… Where are your roots? Are they deep in the ground? Or …
on the road to simplicity 