The Tree of Life

 I recently saw the film The Tree of Life and thought it beautiful and brilliant in its mind-blowing glory. On a more literal level, I love trees; the bigger the better. With hurricane Irene barreling her way towards us, I can't help but think about all the trees mowed down in previous storms on our property, and wonder about the fate of the remaining ones.  Given the precarious nature of nature this weekend, I'll be probably not be blogging this weekend but leave you with this quote de jour.

"A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease."

~John Muir


I love this plane tree which felt like leaning against an old elephant; rough, bristly, wise and pulsing with rooted energy.




Posted by Layla Morgan Wilde at 8/26/2011 2:22 AM
Categories: Nature, Baby Boomers, New York, Westchester County, Photography, Art, Spirituality
Tags: the-tree-of-life-film tree of life-quote treehugger planting-trees hurricane-irene-trees-storm john muir-quote lyndhurst-ny old-plane-trees
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