Growing Like a Tree: Certainty in Uncertainty
Pragati Sharma
Writer by Passion and Aspiring Experiential Educator for all Age Groups
When you climbed a tree in your childhood Do u remember? The trunk solid and rough Still at it's place, you placed your foot in the middle where it branches into two, then four Then eight, then sixteen, then the tiny little stems holding the tender leaves which love To sway with cool breeze and stay strong when The storm arrives and follow the cycle of fall And spring pleasantly without any complaints. Now this was just a fun activity which you would have loved for the reason of simple joy But when you are a grown up and drive your way or you walk on a path leading you You wish it to be straight and visible Turns ahead troubles you sometime You learn, you get tired, you take Rest, and get up and go forward.. Did u notice you never got tired when u climbed Moreover it was fun climbing the uncertain path inside through the tree without a fear of falling.. But you, dear, fear and get tired to walk on a straight road and becomes heavy on one side when you turn...and even though gravity takes charge, here, you fear of falling sometimes.. If you were to grow amidst these two activities what would you choose? Walking on a straight line with getting troublesome and tiring turns which disturbs the certainty or you would like to grow like a tree which enfolds uncertain paths and blooms of life to its climber and provides an immense sense of satisfaction and peace and a serene view to enjoy at the top of it. Certainty sometimes tricks us and uncertainty never fails to thrill us. The only ticket we need is to believe in ourselves. I would choose to grow like a tree up high in the uncertainty and roots and genes of strong belief... How would you choose to grow?