I took this photo a few years ago in the Appalachian Mountains. The tree with it’s outstretched arms seems to be saying, welcome.
Here’s another photo from the same area.
Today, I’m celebrating trees who have weathered storms. They are not symmetrical. They might not be majestic by our standards, but they are still full of wisdom and grace.
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The next edition will be live on March 28, 2019. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link it back to this post.
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March 14, 2019 at 1:28 pm
Gorgeous post JoAnna!
Just like you. 🌳💞
March 14, 2019 at 10:13 pm
Thank you!
March 15, 2019 at 9:45 am
I love the welcome tree! I agree. Trees have so much wisdom to apart. We just need to still our minds and listen.
March 15, 2019 at 1:37 pm
Yes! They are good examples of being still and listening.
March 15, 2019 at 10:31 pm
Trees are tied to memories…the best kind of memories. So poignant I think it is true to say that they are friends. I still miss the huge Sycamore with it’s peeling bark, that stood guard in the center of my parents’ front yard…lightning struck it some time in the 80’s and eventually it had to be taken down; the front yard was lonely after that. And later, we lost a grand old cedar off to the side on the hill leading up to the barn–and what of all the dreams I dreamed under it? Who knows? But the hillside is still there and I suppose the earth and grasses remember things, too–but they aren’t the same kind of friends as trees.
March 16, 2019 at 10:39 am
It’s a gift to connect with someone who understands so well about tree memory. I have to remember that nothing lives forever, but maybe memories can. Thank you so much for this thoughtful reflection!
March 16, 2019 at 4:08 am
Such beautiful trees and they do seem to be welcoming with open arms! I am told that the Applachian region is very beautiful. Thanks for sharing these for an e-visit !! 🙂
March 16, 2019 at 10:32 am
Thank you for appreciating the trees with me! The Appalachians are beautiful. I used to long for the big Rocky Mountains, but have come to appreciate the older gentleness here closer to home.
March 27, 2019 at 8:59 am
I love the trees in hilly areas. They face the weather and stay strong. I feel that they have a character to themselves. So glad you joined, JoAnna and this is a beautiful entry. Hope to see you back tomorrow.
March 27, 2019 at 9:59 pm
Thank you, Parul. Your insight makes so much sense about the character of trees. I’m looking forward to tomorrow!
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