the flexibility of wood

{these roots, this tree here in the etsy shop}

there is a storm outside again today, and as i sit here i am watching the large pines sway in the wind and rain. 

i think at times we forget about the gift of the wood element, one of the five elements in classical chinese medicine (the others being fire, earth, metal and water).  wood needs to be strong to withstand the storm, and yet it needs to be soft and flexible to the changing winds so it is not broken by the elements.

today, think of how you might be flexible to the changing world around you, while maintaining your sense of being grounded with strong roots.

Comments

[Sheri]

i never thought about it. i think there's a poem in here. lovely.