WANDERINGS THROUGH THE MINDVERSE

A Tree in Winter


In summer heat, the tree flourishes externally - a luxuriance of leaves.
In autumn, its leaves perish and in so doing decay into the soil that
imparts its nutrients into the roots.  These roots strengthen in winter and,
in spring, through the conveyance of

ascending waters, rejuvenate the dormant buds.   From this we learn that
all healing-like health, itself-is internal.    The poignant

anguish, the profound regrets, the unredressed injuries, and  the
unfulfilled longings all possess healing properties.  In those moments when
sorrow prevails over joy, remember at that instant you are as a tree in
winter.  Allow all that has perished to settle.  Absorb it slowly. Draw
from it deeply. In so doing, you are gathering the nutrients that will
enliven you to your natural exuberance.     As the

Greeks said, 'that which wounds you shall make you whole.'

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