a.dapt (verb) :: to become adjusted to new conditions
While driving the kids to school yesterday, I saw this tree, growing all sideways and crazy-like through a hole cut in a fence. After I dropped the kids off, I actually went back to look at it again. Like a good blogger, I slowed down, rolled down the window and snapped a few pictures with my phone. Please don't think me crazy, but this tree was speaking to me.
It had a message for me about adapting to one's environment. See how the homeowners adapted their fence to accommodate a tree in the way? And notice how the tree adapted to the fence and changed its course of growth. Hmmm... pretty big stuff for a simple suburban tree! There is a lot of change going on in my home right now that requires huge amounts of adaptation. I need to be the fence (to open up and allow something to coexist peacefully in my space) as well as the tree (to recognize a new path opening for me and change my course of growth accordingly).
It had a message for me about adapting to one's environment. See how the homeowners adapted their fence to accommodate a tree in the way? And notice how the tree adapted to the fence and changed its course of growth. Hmmm... pretty big stuff for a simple suburban tree! There is a lot of change going on in my home right now that requires huge amounts of adaptation. I need to be the fence (to open up and allow something to coexist peacefully in my space) as well as the tree (to recognize a new path opening for me and change my course of growth accordingly).
Also - now stay with me here if you can - this tree presented me with a clear image of an intention I'm trying to hold. It's an intent to break through the obstacles and change I'm facing to see what's on the other side of the fence. I have no idea what it looks like over there, what paths will unfold, what possibilities are waiting...
I know all of this is a little crazy, getting these deep messages from some random stranger's wonky fence and tree (I didn't actually hear the tree speak, in case you're worried). But I love the reminder that the answers we seek are everywhere, offering reminders and providing direction like signposts on our path. We just have to pay attention...
4 comments:
this is SO beautiful. very nice job mama--you're in the flow, and paying attention. and that's all you have to do.
Wow, who knew a tree could the the carrier for such a significant message? And how wonderful of you to notice. I think this tree is showing a kind of "action without action." What the taoists call "wu wei." Blessings and good thoughts to you on this journey.
You ARE in the flow! Ahhhh...that type of "seeing" is so very important and I am glad that you took the time to write about it...when you are open it will find it's way to you through fences and trees and all! Nice post... now I vow to "see" more than meets the eye this week too! Thank you
so powerful - thanks Liz!!!
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