Trees and The Role They Play In Life on Earth  

Hi Magica. Yes, it's quite true that some trees are a source of energy, and many other things besides, and wisdom is an all important factor of life, in all areas. Nature is the most important and treasured gift that we have been bestowed with, and an insight into how to utilise and protect this gift, is all important to our quality of life.

Thank you so much for adding your thoughts to this discussion, with Brightest Blessings.

Hello, my friend. I haven't seen you around for a while. I hope life's treating you well and thank you for visiting and contributing to this discussion.

I love your daily ritual :). In fact, it was something similar which inspired this post, as I injured my leg quite badly eleven days ago, and haven't been able to get outside in the beautiful weather we're having. However, each morning, I pull open the curtains, and look out on my garden and the field and trees beyond, where the progress towards Spring is very noticeable. Daffodils are starting to bloom, trees are in bud, and the Forsythia blossom is starting to open on the trees. The sheep are in the field, and the evergreens are as always. But, here and there, are signs of Winter still. There are several hips, still on the wild rose bush, and some trees are still quite bare. Then, I spot the birds, hanging on the nut dispenser and sitting on fence wires and hedges, singing loudly, announcing that Spring is here. I yearn to get out there and to be at one with Nature again. Still, it gives me a goal, and I'm grateful for that.

Some time, perhaps you should consider that we are not as insignificant as you might feel, because we have been given the wondrous gift of Nature and the Elements to help us survive. If we were insignificant, what would be the point? We're here to contribute something, however small, towards preserving the Earth, as are all forms of life in the Universe to preserving theirs. And so... life goes on, and the Wheel turns.

Thank you so much for lending your thoughts. I really enjoyed reading your response. Brightest Blessings my "significant" friend. :)

Thanks for the welcome back! Glad to be back. I chose to leave for a while because I had a bit of a stalker problem. Uuugh what a disturbing mess that was.

I'm so sorry to hear about your leg injury! I hope you will be able to recover fully and get back to those long nature walks you love so much. I wish I had your beautiful view out the window. Right now, it's just plain cold here. When I got up this morning it was -8 degrees (-22 C) with a foot of snow and ice on the ground. I'm having to settle for just trying to stay warm. Can't see anything out the ice packed windows today and I'm not going outside unless I absolutely have no choice! LOL

As far as our significance goes I don't for one minute think that we are insignificant to ourselves, to the Nature of Earth or to humankind. Just the opposite. We hold a unique place in this Universe. I was speaking more along the thought that in the vastness of the entire Universe, the Earth isn't even a pimple on a quark's behind, relatively speaking.

If more people were humbled by the thought that we are totally insignificant to the Universe, the Universe will go on uninterrupted whether we exist or not, and that we are only significant to each other, I think we would find more ways to take care of each other and this tiny island we all share. Somewhere along the way we seemed to have lost that balance.

I hope that makes sense. It's hard to explain your entire philosophy of life in a few sentences. If I ever write a book on my philosophy, I'll send you a copy, free of charge LOL!

Take care my "significant" friend :D

Oh dear, I'm sorry to hear that you had a bit of this stalker problem, and how disturbing it was. I hope you're well rid of them now, whoever they might have been, so that you can spend more time in here again. How are the incense sticks coming along, by the way? Any progress?

My leg is improving. It still aches after a while, but today, I conquered my fears and managed to walk normally, without support, albeit slowly, to the kitchen and bathroom and back several times. I can't stand for much more than forty-five minutes, but I'm getting there step by step. I don't want to rush anything because I look forward to those lovely walks through the countryside that you mention, and don't want any setbacks. I've felt like a caged bird through this past week of blue skies and sunshine, and I ache to get back to normal, so easy does it. Wow, you do have it cold there. It's cold at night here and there's a ground frost in the morning, but during the day, it's been up to between 11 and 13 degrees Centigrade. So... not bad at all. I'd like to send you some sunshine to warm you through. :)

Yes, I did understand what you were saying about our significance and agree, the balance has been lost along the way, but if we were all to pull together, we could reinstate that balance and live in a peaceful, wholesome World, as one. Wouldn't that be just great? I look forward to receiving my free copy of your book WHEN you write it, not if! Don't forget, I'm hanging on this and probably many others are too. Go ahead and get started on it, please, my friend. :)

Brightest Blessings.

Thanks for asking about my incense! You're the third person who's asked about it. I'm stunned that anyone even remembers that thread, it's been so long ago.

For those who remembered I wrote a short novel ;) on what I discovered while researching and making incense.

http://www.mylot.com/w/di...

I'm so glad you're on the mend. You're a wise person for not pushing that leg too hard. Limbs can take a lot of punishment but when injured they seem to take a long time to heal. I was not so wise in my youth when I severely sprained my ankle. I was off my crutches long before I was supposed to be and ended up re-spraining it.... twice! To this day, 30 yrs later, it's still weak and I have to be careful every time I go down stairs.

Oh yes it would be a so great to live in a peaceful and wholesome world. We just have to keep trying. Sooner or later it will make sense to more and more people and they will follow.. ya think?... tis a dream we have. LOL!

Yes, I've already been to visit the short novel, and I think I was your first response. :)

As for the leg... it kind of tells me when it has had enough, and I go rest again. It starts to ache if I stand for too long, and I really don't want it to end up so painful again, nor do I want to have to stay indoors forever. I'm sorry to hear about your ankle... it sounds painful just reading about it.

Yes, let's hope for a peaceful World someday. I think people are becoming more and more intolerant of wars and killing already, so perhaps in a couple more decades or so, it will subside some.

Brightest Blessings.

Thank you Raydene... I have visited both those sites, having never heard of Dr. Maathai before, perhaps because her objectives are in North America specifically.

However, I am constantly planting trees, particularly at Imbolc because it's relevant to our planting new seeds for growth in our lives. This year, I planted two more acorns, in the hope that they will grow as my initial one did. There are several species of tree in my garden, but this site has inspired me to go further afield, out into the countryside, and try the same there. :) If I can get out soon, now is the time to do it!

Brightest Blessings, my friend, and thank you for your input. xxx

No Sweets, She is planting trees in Africa and Shaklee gave her a ton of money to help...

Oh wow! That's nice. I was pretty sure I saw that she was hoping to grow a green belt right across North America... my eyes are going now! lol. There's not much hope for me at the moment! I must get out. lol. xxx

Awww, you brought tears to my eyes as I read this response, Academic. It's true, that a lot of people don't realise the significance of trees and their powers, and thought nothing of destroying the ones that were in their path. It's not unnatural to use the wood to build shelters (homes), and use for fuel and such, but it is essential to replace those trees. Maybe a little education as to the preciousness of trees might bring home to them the importance of replanting and nurturing trees in the environment. Twenty years of destruction would take a lot of replacement, but if every person in Northern Uganda planted just one tree, or seed, then think of the difference it would make to the quality of life in your Country.

I would urge you to take a look at the video which Rayden pointed me in the direction of, regarding the planting of a green belt in North America. The campaign was started in 2006, by Dr Maathai, who is presumably of African origin, and who is making a great conribution to the quality of life in North America. If you go click on the first link Raydene gives, you can see her speaking at a meeting. Wouldn't it be wonderful if your country people were educated as to the importance of a campaign like this, and were encouraged to replant your natural survival providers? Just a thought... you've given me a great idea there, my friend! It's too late to protect those aged trees that have been lost, but not too late to provide the same benefits for future generations.

Brightest Blessings, and heartfelt thanks for your input.

One of our grocery store chains has a promotion of "Trees for Life", that, if we pay $1.00 or maybe it is $1.50 for a button or badge some might call it, they plant a tree in a third world country. A fruit tree, so that it benefits with shade and food and possibly a crop to sell as well. I always like when the new buttons come out yearly.

That's another idea for Academic, if he wants to promote the planting of trees in Uganda. Thank you, my friend.

I think your neighbour is perhaps ignorant of the fact that your cedar tree has certain benefits, in that it acts as a windbreak, and probably protects their home and garden to an extent. It seems to me that the limbs of the tree were just another thing to grumble about, because their son used them for shade. They're obviously somewhat ignorant to the important roles that trees play in our lives.

Yes, I agree, if everybody who took a tree, planted one in its place, it would help tremendously, but sadly, not everybody in the World gives a thought to what they're doing to the environment when at war, or cutting trees for personal use. More education on their importance is needed, I fear, but not many people want to give up their time for such things. They're all so engrossed with earning money to better their lives that they forget about, or fail to saturate the knowledge of the trees' importance.

Awwww, I wonder where the Songbird's mate is? It's possible she's nesting, or perhaps he's preparing for her arrival... who knows. I hope she reappears soon, anyway. It's a bit like my "Ere ya go" bird. I would miss him if he never came back. He's the only one I've ever heard, and he's become a part of my life. :)

Brightest Blessings, and thank you for your input, my friend. xxx

yup we agree on this plant a tree when ya take one oh the ones that are cutting them down know this they just are after all the money they can get when they get it all stripped they will go somewheres else and strip Contractors can be very stupid never thinking of future generations
Oh I know you would miss your bird like I would miss mine he has been ariound for 6 years now.
and only 2 did he have a mate and a couple of little ones.
And my cedar tree nest the ravans and the wrens too I wouldnt want to take away their home.
I also see when they trim the palm trees alot of birds lose thier home untill the find rooms at the top of it.

I'm sure that with the money they make from one tree alone, the Contractors wouldn't be at a loss if planting one sapling to replace it. Grrrrrrrrr, how dare they?

Your garden has some great birds in it. The wren and the raven are two of my favourites, as you can probably tell from my avatar. lol. The Crow is my birth bird, funnily enough, so there you have it. Now I know I'm on the right path! he he.

Lakota, my cedar trees attract cardinals, and I love to see them all bright red all winter long. Sadly, I lost an large old one to ice over a year ago. I saw finches outdoors today, but tomorrow is going to be cold again.

darkwing.
yes they could replant if only they would hate to see forrests diappear! grrrrrrrrrrr and I am now wondering what my birth bird isthink at one time i saw was a medow lark but probably not.
hugs

Garden,
I have seen no cardinals out here in NEvada and I do miss seeing them they are every where In tenn.
So sorry ya lost your tree. Ice storms are bad at doing that.
hugs

What is your sign, Lakota?

Aquarious Just had a birthday lol

Ah, then your totem animal is the Otter. You're an Otter Person, but you must have a bird... I'll keep searching and come back to you on that one.

My totem animal is the Crow, or some even say the Raven. There's not a lot of difference. If you look in my 360 page, I've posted the qualities of Crow People. Quite fascinating, but pretty true. I have a pull towards the south west, as it says in there. Everything points to the west, and I'm most compatible with Otter people. How about that? :)

Anyway, I'll keep looking. I know you have a bird totem but can't remember what it is. Take care. xxx

How cool Otters have alot of fun!

and I have a shaman to name me Eagle Flying
met her in pogo she talked to me about things that no one knew and was to give me a reading but she is sick all the time and I think she talks radiation treatments for she is gone for quite sometime and I havent heard from her in a long time so I dont know what has happened to her.

I hope your Shaman friend is ok too, Lakota. Strange, because I rather saw you as an Owl woman. As for otters, I love them too... they have such cute faces. I go to a wildlife park in the Midlands, just to see the otters. lol. Takes all day!!!

Brightest Blessings.

I have always loved eagles and love to watch them fly when I can find one that is.
On the way to my moms there is /was one that I could watch while driving didnt see him last time I went thru 2 years ago

Yes, and very sacred birds to Natives, I believe.

yes very and the bald eagle is our country's bird

Yes, I'm aware of that. It was depicted on the 9/11 Commemorative Stamp too. Beautiful stamp!

oh yes it is . I think most peoples are aware that the Bald Eagle is our nations bird ay way I sure hope so lol

Just as I was reading my mail, I recieved something of note regarding trees. I found it quite lovely and quaint, Darkwing, and wanted to share here..it is a Victorian book sold by http://www.doverpublications.com and here is a snippet from the book I have added as an image. I hope it comes through. The title of the book is On Drawing Trees and Nature~ a classic Victorian manual by J.D.Harding. What a treat!

Yes, my dear friend. I know the importance of trees in the Celtic religion, as well as Druidism, and most other "old" traditions. They are soaked in folklore and legend, and have been revered since time immemorial. I did click on your link, which worked fine, and read through the text, which reiterated much of what I've learned myself. I just love tree lore, especially that of the Oak and the Hazel. The Hazel is my birth tree and much represents all that I'm interested in. :)

When I enlarged your excerpt from the Victorian style book, I could read it clearly. It's the type of book I might borrow from the library just to read through but I doubt I'd actually go out and buy it, for I would only wish to read it the once. It's a little bit heavy for me, but very detailed.

Indeed, the tree is our life support. Long may they reign! Brightest Blessings. xxx

Good that you could get the link Darkwing..oh yes, I imagined that you already knew all this, but I thought perhaps it would be of interest to all of us pertaining to the importance of trees and how they are even regarded as religion.
And although I would treasure that little Victorian tidbit, I myself would only buy it for the novelty of it. I just thought it was so dang cute..I always love the way the Victorians wrote and spoke! Great stuff is trees, yes Darkwing!
Blessings to you and an appropriate song for your discussion may be the Tree song by Enya..The Memory of Trees:)*

Yes, I liked the Celtic Tree link. It was put in a way that it was easy for others to understand. Thank you for that.

Enya features on my Mystical Moonbeams site, which reminds me that I must get in and continue building that! I haven't been in there for a while. lol.

Brightest Blessings, love and hugs. xxx

Have I seen the Mystical Moonbeams site? I don't think so...I'll google it shall I Darkwing? Or will you put the link here? I know isn't it a hoot trying to keep up with all around the web LOL..I gave up the Yuwie site..too much bother for a lot of nothing except for the nice friends from here going over there LOL well, you know how it is! xo Blessings Dear.

I think I submitted it to Google but in case you can't find it, here's the link:

www/freewebs.com/mysticalmoonbeams

I thought you'd seen that and the poetry one, but perhaps not. This one is more about witchcraft and pagan stuff, but I've added a few bits about birthstones, trees and the like. It's still in the building though, my friend, so don't expect an enormous amount, and please leave a comment in my guestbook? :)

Enjoy... Brightest Blessings.

Already did so Darkwing my dear..I have seen it before too LOL eh, it's the Brain Syndrome again..a mystery hahhahaha! I love that site Dark and I wish I could afford to buy your book...save up me myLot pennies hahahhaha! xo

I thought you'd been there before. ha ha ha. Now, you had me thinking it was me going mad, but it's not, it's NOT!!! Woohoooooo, I'm sane, and still have a reasonable memory... all is not lost! Yeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaah! ha ha ha ha ha.

Brightest Blessings, my friend. xxxxx

Well done, my friend! It's sad that urban and road development means the loss of established trees, but in planting several yourself, you are making a stand for a healthy environment. I'm proud to call you friend!

Brightest Blessings.

Thank you, Nilouette. I've been to yor Blogspot and left a comment... I just love the blending of greens in there. At the moment, I figured you're just building but I will pop back from time to time to see how it's progressing. Well Done!

Brightest Blessings.

Thanks! I appreciate it. I figured out, why not do something for our world and make a difference by starting a blog about how to have a greener future...

Why not indeed. A very good thought, if I might say. :)

Thank you, Vicky, for your input. I hope more people take note who are not educated in the necessity of trees in our lives.

Brightest Blessings.

Yes I think lot of people need to be aware about trees.Some people are cutting large forests and making it into a commercial,residential & business area.I think this is not right and must be stopped.This will preserve nature,greenery and wildlife in the forests.It will also help in global warming.

I think sometimes, the cutting of trees in progress, can't be avoided Vicky, but I do think they should plant at least one tree, closeby, whenever they take one, which would balance the number of trees in the area and bring back the original number. If they're building a factory which will pollute the air, then the trees will cut pollution, so should be planted around the building. Ignorance is the main problem here, and greed. But what good is money without life's essence?

Brightest Blessings.

Hello, Kashmere, my friend. I wondered why I hadn't seen you about lately, and I hope you're getting somewhere with sorting out the mess in your life. I'm glad I could jog your memory and bring back a warm and toasty feeling to you. It seems you need it right now.

I might contemplate putting some of my writing together to make up a book in Lulu. I did one with my poetry in it, but it's not selling. I'm not sure how to promote it properly other than advertise it on my websites. Still, at least I found the confidence to do it, and my name is in print. lol. Several people have suggested I publish different stories, so I am thinking about putting them together.

Brightest Blessings my friend... great to see you back.

The Very Best Of Luck To You Darkwing!

I would love to see you write a book on all your knowledge of the spiritual world. I'm sure it would come in many volumes but would certainly be worth it. I'm very skeptical on what I read, and so many people have different idea's on what it's all about, but you have a way of delivering the truth and it comes from deep within. I like that and believe.

Awwww, thank you, Kashmere. It will take a bit of time, but your encouragement is making me think about getting on with it. I appreciate that... huggggggs. x