All trees start as a seed,
from a single point.
And when the trunk is cut,
you can see it’s solar system
with different rings, planets, parts, stories,
orbiting around the center.
You can see the seed in the middle.
Every year, the tree sheds its leaves and branches
while growing a new layer within its solar system
all to protect it’s center.
The tree works for the seed
and the seed cannot grow
without asking the tree
to be rooted to the ground.
It cannot add and discover new parts,
planets,
depth,
strength,
wisdom,
form,
or shape
without being still.
It must be rooted to the ground for support.
It must trust the ground
to hold onto it
and feed it.
Without the ground,
the seed will never see
what it is meant to become.
If only today seeds could trust the world
like it has for millions of years
to not chop it down.
Ali Walks Around 