Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth. They do not preach learning and precepts, they preach undeterred by particulars, the ancient law of life.
—Herman Hess
Well hello there Mr. Tree.
Was I looking at you,
or were you looking at me?
–Lunar Euphoria
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. Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings, while incense is ever flowing from the balsam bells and leaves. No wonder the hills and groves were God’s first temples, and the more they are cut down and hewn into cathedrals and churches, the farther off and dimmer seems the Lord himself.
— John Muir
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May 28, 2013 at 3:40 am
Debra Parmley
I love your tree spirits and am longing to sit beneath this one soaking in the wisdom and energies. This stirs my Celtic soul.
May 30, 2013 at 12:26 am
Lunar Euphoria
Come and sit! We can build fairy gardens beneath his shade. 🙂
May 28, 2013 at 4:02 am
petspeopleandlife
I really like the quote and the huge tree is simply wonderful. Nice post.
May 30, 2013 at 12:27 am
Lunar Euphoria
Mr. Tree doesn’t often show his face.
May 30, 2013 at 5:27 am
Debra Parmley
Oh yes, the perfect place to build fairy gardens! Yes, let’s do! ❤
June 6, 2013 at 8:49 pm
Lunar Euphoria
Inspiration for fairy gardens:
http://royalgardenscharlotte.blogspot.com/2012/08/fairies.html
http://www.gardening-forums.com/threads/fairy-gardens-anyone.426/
http://sweetwaterstyle.blogspot.com/2011/07/fairy-garden-sweetwater-style.html
June 1, 2013 at 7:07 pm
Kathy
How do you know Mr. Tree is a Mr. and not a Ms.? There seems to be some round protuberances.
June 6, 2013 at 8:46 pm
Lunar Euphoria
Haha! I suppose I don’t know for sure.
June 7, 2013 at 11:46 pm
Jackie Cangro
He reminds me of the tree ents from Lord of the Rings. 🙂 He is a shepherd of the forest.
June 14, 2013 at 4:12 am
Lunar Euphoria
Somehow I don’t remember tree ents from Lord of the Rings. After looking up images though you’re totally right!
June 22, 2013 at 5:23 am
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