With the budding of the trees this spring, I can’t help but wonder
at the beauty and diversity of all in nature. The pine trees ground us through
the winter. The bare hardwoods hold the promise of the three seasons of warmth
to come. They all anchor our thoughts through the hard, cold weather and
inspire us to be steadfast till the thaw.
Now that the thaw is here, the bulbs are in full bloom and the
trees are setting themselves into their routine. Flowering fruit trees are in
full bloom and gracing us with their fragrances. Colorful blooms are soon to be
at hand with the dogwoods and magnolias. I imagine the delicate willow soon to
sway in the breeze with its dainty leaves. The white birch with its paper white
bark and shimmering leaves steals its beauty from the full Pink Moon. As the
sap begins to flow through the sugar maples, sweet thoughts of the delicious
nectar of its syrup on pancakes comes to mind. Canopies of oaks will soon be
guarding us from the summer sun.
As the trees bend, flow and sway to the rhythm of the earth, never
yielding to adversity, it’s nice to be inspired by their nature. Let us follow
their lead.
Cathy
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