Teachings From A Tree

Teachings From A Tree

Trees are the perfect example of how we should conduct ourselves in life. They stand tall, strong, and confident. Their roots go deep into the earth, allowing them to withstand any storm that comes their way.?

And yet they do not have any expectations from anyone or anything else around them—they exist and grow naturally.?

When we look at a tree, we can learn an important lesson about how we should live.?

Not sure you agree? Take a look at these 6 lessons learned from a tree!

Remember Your Roots

Trees are not concerned about being the tallest tree in the forest; they focus on having a firm foundation, reaching their roots deep into the ground.?

Just like a tree, staying grounded in a strong foundation, your beliefs, and your values will help you stand firm and tall over time. It’s not just about what people can see on the outside. It’s about what’s below the surface, at the root of your being.

Stay Grounded

It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day hustle and forget what's important. Trees stay humble, grounded, and realistic. They know what they are capable of and don't overstep their bounds.

Trees are rooted in the earth and have branches that reach up into the sky. They're stable, they grow steadily, but they don't get carried away with their own importance or try to do everything themselves.?

The lesson here is to be grounded in reality, know where you stand in relation to others, and maintain humility while staying focused on your goals.?

We can learn a lot from trees about being thoughtful individuals who respect ourselves enough to keep our heads out of the clouds but also remain humble enough not to take ourselves too seriously when things aren't exactly how we planned.

Be Content With Your Natural Beauty

Be content with your natural beauty. Accept how you look and believe that you are beautiful just the way you are.?

If a tree spends all its time trying to look more like a flower, it will never grow tall and strong. The same goes for us: when we try too hard to change ourselves or our lives by focusing on external factors, we can forget about what really matters—our inner selves.

Always Be A Shelter For Others

The tree is always a shelter for others.

A friend to those who are lonely, a mentor to those who have lost their way, a guide to those who need direction, and a protector of all who comes under its shade.?

We have a responsibility to be a shelter for others, ensuring that we can grow and flourish in the same way trees do. In this sense, we should always be making ourselves available as a safe place where people can find peace, shelter, and comfort.

Reach For The Sky

A tree has no choice but to reach for the sky. The same is true for each of us—we should strive to be better than we are now or risk becoming stagnant.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by big goals that seem out of reach, but remember: sometimes taking small but deliberate steps towards your goal is enough! It doesn’t matter how tall your tree grows if all you do is sit there and watch it happen—you can still learn from their example by looking at how they grow toward the sun.

Go Out On A Limb

One of the most important lessons from a tree is to be bold.

Take risks, and don’t be afraid to fail! And even if you do fail, get back up and try again! There is no greater reward than learning through failure—and there is no greater joy than seeing your hard work pay off over time!

Bend To The Wind But Never Let It Break You

Trees bend with the wind because they know that if they don't bend, their branches will snap off and fall away, leaving them bare and vulnerable to nature's elements.?

So take a lesson from nature. Be flexible when faced with adversity. Don't let your hard-earned success break you; learn from failure instead of letting it hold you back; consider every setback as an opportunity for growth rather than defeat.

The Tree Is A Powerful Symbol Of Strength And Growth

A tree has much to teach us about living more fully. It shows us how to stretch our branches wide, lean into the wind and weather, and bend without breaking.?

It teaches us to be patient and wise in bearing fruit and that we can grow from adversity—and then share what we’ve learned with future generations.?

The trees around us offer a rich source of inspiration for how to live our own lives. We just have to take the time to notice them—and listen to what they have to say.

Martin J. Fisher

Martin is a Life Results Coach, with a specialty in pivoting & developing careers and an expert in life patterns.?He has a proven track record as a health care professional and corporate executive. He left that all behind to follow his calling to serve other executives disenchanted with corporate life by reconnecting them to their purpose, their values and to themselves. ? Leaving corporate life and creating a successful coaching business in less than 6 months has inspired and motivated many others to the point that Martin also now coaches them to create and grow their own online coaching business successfully.?

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