“Trees give peace to the souls of men.” ~ Nora Waln

I’ve had strong connections to trees for as long as I can remember. My first “Art Show” first place award in grade school was a pencil drawing of a tree. My happy place is always a walk in the woods.

My most profound experience in life came from an hour long chemo session back in 2013 when I stared out a window at the Cancer Center at a beautiful oak that was just coming into it’s new leaves. . . around April. . . and I just found myself finding ease and peace at the miracle before me. I remember studying all of the “negative” space between branches and twigs. . . seeing the “tree” in two forms. . . negative and positive. Which after surviving the chemo and the cancer proved to be how I envisioned the whole experience going forward.

I would love if the whole of humanity had the experience of being with trees, and silence and self. . . just breathe it in, and out. That should be a primary lesson in each person’s education. See that we’re all connected, feel that we’re all connected. Connect.

Then, the simplest thing like bringing a reusable bag into a store should be the easiest way to please ourselves and our friends, the giving trees.

~ Brad

PS: I’d love to hear your comments on connections with trees and nature. It would definitely help fuel new material based on your experiences. Peace!