Stand
your ground if you will, but which is more likely to survive the storm: the tree which bends or the one that is
rigid? Growth entails stretching and
bending. You do not become a tall, wise
tree without bending quite a bit along the way.
There is only one view when you remain rigid. When you bend you see many sights on the way
down and back up. Now you are free to
choose, having gained a bit of insight along the way. With insight comes wisdom. Why do you think they call it a “wise” old
tree? It has done quite a bit of bending
along the way.
Stand
your ground if you will, but be willing to bend. There is no dishonor in this. There is no shame. The one who bends learns far more, is more
open, and receives the greatest gifts.
your ground if you will, but be willing to bend. There is no dishonor in this. There is no shame. The one who bends learns far more, is more
open, and receives the greatest gifts.
This spoke to me on many levels, personal, professional, and also reminded me of my relationship experiences. We can spread our roots to ground ourselves well, but are still able to bend with the wind and storms, and to reach the sun. Any 'wise old tree' you've seen will have bends and branches all the way up that have always been reaching for sunlight, grounded yet growing in it's own way.
What a valuable lesson today . . The one who bends learns far more, is more open, and receives the greatest gifts. Very timely for me!!