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We can't all be Giants
A small tree hidden in between two giant redwoods told me of how insignificant it felt.Since I was sitting under it for shade, and being very comforable at that, I told it.
" You 're making me very happy by
allowing me the benefit of your wonderful sturdy trunk, and the beauty of your lovely leaves that shield me from the suns rays."
Tree said "Thank you, but the Redwoods are everyones favorite they never even notice me."
I then told tree the story of how I used to feel as an artist,unable to compete with the great ones. Remembering my days of self-pity until a good friend gave me some wisdom gems to think about. How we all are here for a purpose and if we learn to accept what we are and do our best with it ,we will have
great satisfaction even if we never rise to the pinnacle of our expectations.
We are each unique, and there will always be someone that will need what we have to offer and when they do our purpose is fulfilled even though we may not think so. I told tree that the shade it gave me fulfilled it's purpose along with other factors especially how it kept the Redwoods from being too close
together, and the different nutrients it fed the ground, among other things.
Before I left, Tree was very happy standing as tall as it could, preening its leaves, and I was very glad to have given it a boost. I thought of a friend who had been very distant lately, and how badly it made me feel. What I told Tree, also applied to me. As long as I fulfilled my purpose I wouldn't worry about how others thought of me, I would just forge ahead and do my best let others deal with their actions, if they so chose. Like Tree,I was doing fine!
Alrisha~2005
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| Reviewed by Sharon Jordan |
3/6/2007 |
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Dear Eileen,
Your story applies so much to my life right now. Thanks for the sage advice.
Blessings,
Sharon |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
6/1/2005 |
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Eileen,
Much wisdom in your words--thank you, I needed this one. :)
You come at the right time and I appreciate it!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :) |
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| Reviewed by Mr. Ed |
6/1/2005 |
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| A wonderful inspiring message, Alrisha - and I've talked to a few trees, shrubs, and even some tiny flowers - and I truly believe that everything in this world has a purpose - no matter how big, or small, it is. |
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| Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader) |
6/1/2005 |
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This is such a powerful message. I love this. This would even reach the youngest children and stick with them all of their lives. You seriously otta think about making it into a children's book. Beautiful!(c :)
Tracey |
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| Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado |
5/31/2005 |
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at timse i feel insignificant; have done so for a lot of my life; i am just now learning to discover myself and find out that i am not as bad of a person people made me out to be. i feel like that person right beside that redwood (and i have never seen one in real life!!). great write, eileen; brava!!
(((HUGS))) and much love,your friend in tx., karen lynn. :) |
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| Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader) |
5/31/2005 |
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| Last time I had a conversation with a tree I was coming down off of an awesome acid-trip in the early seventies. I loved that tree. Just kidding! Just kidding! LOL Trying to be funny, yuk, yuk, jnow whot I mean? I got the message here, Eileen and it was a good one. |
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