The book ‘Living like trees’ has shown us how the miracles of the trees change the way people adapt to life.
The book Living as a Tree brings together 60 lessons drawn from trees in the hope of giving the reader wisdom and inspiration for the endless source of happiness in life. The book is written by author Liz Marvin and illustrated by Annie Davidson. Photo: Wings Books. Have you ever been vicious in small worries? The ancestors of the American chestnut tree used to be like that. This plant began to grow in the tropics, where there are tiny spoilers named epiphytes that are always trying to stick to fissures in the trunk. After that, the American chestnut has created a smooth, lovely shell by itself, smashing every chance of the epiphytes taking advantage. Focus on developing a calm appearance, soon your individual epiphytes will fall off. Knowing that you are strong enough to cope with the events of your life is an important foundation for building confidence in everyone. The New Zealand kauri understands this well. They can live for a thousand years, whether alone or as part of a forest population. The kauri is independent of anyone. Luckily, too, for it took seven adults to fully embrace the great kauri pine tree trunk. Step out of your comfort zone and you will be amazed at what you have achieved. London acacia is not an indigenous variety – but a hybrid between Eastern and American acacia – but they have embraced a new environment and are perfectly adapted to urban life. The bark is easy to peel, making it easy for them to remove dust and other pollutants. The London legend also learns how to properly spread the roots, not destroy the infrastructure of the urban place. If we do not care about the surroundings, it is very difficult to thrive. Willows are not tolerant of living with an indiscriminate riverbank or filthy river water – they hold the soil up to the bank with their own roots and turn the pollutants in the water into a source of nitrate for the plants. Looking after yourself can start with simple things like new sheets, special lunches … Trees have shown us that we can exist anywhere if our roots are strong and strong. Juniper trees grow in arid lands like Utah (USA) and look as if they were growing from a rock. The juniper has a main root anchored to the rock and plunges 12 meters underground to seek water. Their roots are strong enough to penetrate rock crevices. The juniper also has shallow secondary roots around the base that can quickly absorb rainwater before they evaporate. We tend to focus on the negatives of aging and neglect the little perks of maturity. Plants are not like that. In fact, they are always trying to get old and enjoy it. Poplar is the fastest growing plant in North America; The sapling is very ambitious and competitive, reaching almost 183 cm in height in just one year. The speed slows down as they get older, but that doesn’t mean they stop. Poplar trees focus on growth, like middle-aged bodybuilders, making them the masters of carbon metabolism in the air. Trees are also bashed, bruised, or knocked over – and even if they can’t move, they know how to move forward. Instead of consuming energy to heal injured parts, or fight disease, plants isolate the area so that it doesn’t affect the rest of the health. European cranes are masters of the past – they don’t grieve the lost branches. In fact, the redistribution of the growth hormone auxin also makes the plant healthier and denser. And because of that, European cranes are the perfect fencing plant. Or create bonsai, if you like this art. Pride is a humorous thing – it makes you feel strong, but it can also make you feel pain. Sometimes we just need to be humble enough to weather a storm. Be like a mountain palm tree in Puerto Rico. In the tropics, storms are part of life, but are extremely dangerous with tall trees. So, like most palms, the Puerto Rican mountain palm does not hesitate to remove the leaves during strong winds. The leaves are certainly important, and they look good, but the Puerto Rican mountain palm needs to be as tight as possible to survive the storm. After a storm passes, they can always grow new leaves. Country music queen Dolly Parton once said: “Thunderstorms make trees take root more,” and it is true that trees can adapt to grow even in high winds. Difficulty is inevitable, but how you react depends on us. The trees all want to stretch, but tough species like hawthorn trees understand that it’s not always what we want when we live in open spaces. The prevailing wind blows strongly and breaks the stubble, so only the side that does not receive the wind can develop, causing the tree to lose balance. In order not to fall, the hawthorn tree has extended its stems and roots to the opposite side, creating a balance and not easily fell in thunderstorms. “The tree falls on its side,” says writer Dr. Dude. Seuss says so, so make sure you lean toward the right thing and the right person. Often trees like to grow straight; Plant cells contain saccharine structures that create a tendency to erect. But the tall and thin cypress trees are a little more creative: They like to grow on their sides. Wherever they grow, the male canopy grows tilted toward the equator, with a tilt depending on the distance of the tree to the equator. Scientists believe this inclination is to maximize the amount of sunlight that plants can absorb at different latitudes. So, like a male cypress, try to lean towards what is good for you. Anyone who has a chance to see the cherry blossoms will be overwhelmed by their beauty. In Japan, families and groups of friends often have picnics under the canopy of sakura trees, blooming in beautiful white blossoms for two short weeks they bloom. For Buddhists, this is a spiritual experience, reminding us that beautiful things, like life, will pass, so be grateful when they are happening and enjoy each moment.
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