Take a Lesson From The Tree

Take a Lesson From The Tree
By: Charles Rubin

Be well-rooted in the soil of your values and goals.
Have a tough skin to protect yourself from the misdeeds of others.
Stand tall.
Bend with the winds of life without breaking.
Extend yourself to provide protection and comfort to others.
Absorb the unpleasantries of your surroundings.
Emit hope, joy and compassion.
Thrive on both the sunny and rainy days of life.
Adjust with the seasons of your circumstances.
Like spring, there is a time for regeneration and growth.
Like fall, there is a time to show the beauty and wisdom of your colors.
Like winter, there is a time for restraint, introspection, self-evaluation and preparation in order to bloom again.
Live long and prosper.
Set an example for others to follow.
Like leaves of the tree, let your spirit chime in the breezes of life with a melody that announces your presence and your majesty.