Walking in the woods the other day, this tree caught my eyes. At first I thought what a sad sight it is standing there broken in half, but for some reason I couldn’t get it out of my head. I walked past it and then turned back and remembered something I had heard just recently in a recording of Alan Watts. He was talking about how if we examined our bodies close up we would see millions of battles taking place amongst our cells and still overall these cells make up a balanced body. He then went on to explain that in the same way we can look at the struggles in the world such as disease, war and other problems as a part of a larger harmonious whole. I took a few steps back and took a picture of that same tree surrounded by other healthy ones and all I could see was this beautiful forest, all the little individual imperfections blending in with the beauty of the bigger picture. Then I started to contemplate what a blessing that tree must have been at some stage of its life to so many creatures, how many birds must have built their nests on it, how many squirrels might have chased each other, owls sat on it to observe their prey, and how many fortunate ones found shelter under it from the sun or rain. Not to mention that one day it might become fuel to keep a family warm or paper to spread inspiring ideas in the world. No matter how ‘broken’ you are you are unique and valuable and have your own special purpose in life. And the best part is finding that perfect place where you can blend in and become part of a bigger, more beautiful picture, uplifted and supported by those around you.
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