“A tree has roots in the soil yet reaches to the sky. It tells us that in order to aspire we need to be grounded and that no matter how high we go it is from our roots that we draw sustenance.” ~ Wangari Maathai

Trees. Let's appreciate them and learn from them. They give us so much, including life-sustaining oxygen, life-affirming examples, and life-guiding lessons.

One lesson especially valuable in these confusing times is that healing and growth are possible: they await us. 

We can each help bring great gains forward by staying rooted in the values we are reaching for. Practice respect for all, peace, justice, fairness, compassion, and all the high ideals. 

Let's also nurture the blossoming of our talents and use them to make positive differences.

With love,
Charlene

THE SEVENTH GIFT IS TALENT: May you discover your own special abilities and contribute them toward a better world. - from The Twelve Gifts of Birth