Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Trees in the horizon


If the horizon catches our attention, it means that we are looking forward.  Add trees to the view, and it enhances our part in the scope of nature. 
There is something mysterious about the fortitude and stalwart figures trees represent.

We become a part of that... symbolic essence of trees.  Regardless of the season, we adapt, just as leaves turn, fall, bud and turn green, changes occur year after year. The tree's roots continue to expand and strengthen foundations.

We can't see the roots, but we know they are there.  A trunk gains its strength from roots, their longevity and potential dimensions are determined with time.  Similar to the life of humans, our roots have longevity, but are subject to interruptions ...caused by nature or man.  But hopefully, growth continues, carrying a family's roots from member to member, touching ends, joining together to strengthen the trunk.

"To be without trees would, in the most literal way, to be without our roots."
Richard Mabey, Beechcombings: The Narratives of Trees

We have some natural stone pendants to be worn as tree tributes.
See them at www.livingakers.com and Tell us what you think