Leaves: September 24 - 30

Some people when they see a tree, see a tree.

Some people when they see a tree, come to life.

Some people when they see a tree, see a being.

Some people when they see a tree, listen to it.

Some people when they see a tree, understand.

Yesterday I saw a tree, I wanted to listen and understand,

But the tree hugged me and led me to its roots

and from its roots to the roots of all the trees.

And from there to the vibration of minerals

And to the song of the deep waters

And then he took me dancing in the heartbeat of the earth.

Some people when they see a tree,

They are the tree.

Angela Boto

Practice

A friend shared this reflection by Barb Schmidt.

“Tonight when you go to bed, think of yourself as an autumn tree and the events of your day as your leaves. Take a moment to notice the beautiful colors, both bright and dark, and then allow each “leaf” to drop away one by one as you prepare for night’s sleep. Remember, the tree sheds all its leaves—not just the ones it doesn’t want. The tree does not judge the leaves as good or bad; each one has provided the tree with its necessary nourishment, allowing it to thrive in its existence. The same is absolutely true for your experiences. We too can let go, knowing that this is the natural order of our lives.”