Sometimes I think about trees and what it must be like to be a tree, especially a tree by a babbling brook or a rushing river, a tree that sways in the breeze and grows toward the light. A tree that is home to squirrels or sloths or orangutans, or a tree that produces sap or gives a woodpecker something to peck or a child something to climb. I don’t know how that would feel, but there are times I think it must be lovely.
i had a very emotional week last week. during the height of my emotional turmoil i took a walk. i was drawn to the TREES. we communed and i honestly felt soothed by them, so much so that i journaled about the trees later that night.
all the things you’ve pointed out that trees aren’t burdened with worrying about? i was making similar observations in my journal. beautiful essay. thanks for sharing.
I love that. When I started writing I thought “this is a weird idea/way to talk about this and I don’t know if it will work” and I still don’t know 🤣 but it worked for me and I’m glad it worked for you, too. Clearly we’re on the same page 🤍🤍
Hey Ally, I was excited to read this one as I'm in Romania and I run half marathon here in Cluj-Napoca on Sunday. I enjoyed this one (as usual), simply because like I'm enjoying my stay here, it's actually even nicer than I hoped, I'm enjoying your words, because they make me feel alive. I have Depeche Mode, Enjoy the silence on my running playlist and it says "words are very unnecessary", but I wish you knew I love your words. I guess the trick is to see beyond them, like Neo in The Matrix, because I think our words are us expressed by code we adopted. I love how you think! Namaste and all the best to you and your beloved 🙏
I love this so much! I always say I wish I was a tree, and most people look at me like I’ve said something very odd so now I’ll just send them your essay!
Also, swans look so beautiful and majestic but the two swans that have declared the tiny lake near our house as theirs are serial killers! Last year we had to take 3 other swans to wildlife rescue cause Bono and Cher (yes we’ve named them) beat them within an inch of their life😱
I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks it must be nice to be a tree :) As for your swans, yikes! Great names, though, and I’m glad you saved the other swans 🤍🤍
What my brain just heard is "lots of pressure to always be a genius" but that's my problem, not yours, hahaha. Thank you for your very kind comments, I really appreciate them. I thought this essay might be a little too weird or out there but I'm glad I went with it. Lots of love, so glad you're here!
Haha, I thought that's what you would hear, because that's how I would hear it too. Thanks for your beautiful writing and for making me feel less alone.
Incredible essay, Ally! I learn so much from your work, and your essay this week is a powerful reminder to enjoy the good things in life, and stop worrying about all of the stuff that overtakes us, and that as you pointed out, doesn't really matter.
synchronicity 😊 —
i had a very emotional week last week. during the height of my emotional turmoil i took a walk. i was drawn to the TREES. we communed and i honestly felt soothed by them, so much so that i journaled about the trees later that night.
all the things you’ve pointed out that trees aren’t burdened with worrying about? i was making similar observations in my journal. beautiful essay. thanks for sharing.
I love that. When I started writing I thought “this is a weird idea/way to talk about this and I don’t know if it will work” and I still don’t know 🤣 but it worked for me and I’m glad it worked for you, too. Clearly we’re on the same page 🤍🤍
Hey Ally, I was excited to read this one as I'm in Romania and I run half marathon here in Cluj-Napoca on Sunday. I enjoyed this one (as usual), simply because like I'm enjoying my stay here, it's actually even nicer than I hoped, I'm enjoying your words, because they make me feel alive. I have Depeche Mode, Enjoy the silence on my running playlist and it says "words are very unnecessary", but I wish you knew I love your words. I guess the trick is to see beyond them, like Neo in The Matrix, because I think our words are us expressed by code we adopted. I love how you think! Namaste and all the best to you and your beloved 🙏
Well your words just made my day, so thank you! And I’m so glad you’re enjoying your stay :)
I love this so much! I always say I wish I was a tree, and most people look at me like I’ve said something very odd so now I’ll just send them your essay!
Also, swans look so beautiful and majestic but the two swans that have declared the tiny lake near our house as theirs are serial killers! Last year we had to take 3 other swans to wildlife rescue cause Bono and Cher (yes we’ve named them) beat them within an inch of their life😱
I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks it must be nice to be a tree :) As for your swans, yikes! Great names, though, and I’m glad you saved the other swans 🤍🤍
You are the most soulful of soul-sisters. So deep, funny, and true. I adore your posts (but NO pressure to always be a genius).
What my brain just heard is "lots of pressure to always be a genius" but that's my problem, not yours, hahaha. Thank you for your very kind comments, I really appreciate them. I thought this essay might be a little too weird or out there but I'm glad I went with it. Lots of love, so glad you're here!
Haha, I thought that's what you would hear, because that's how I would hear it too. Thanks for your beautiful writing and for making me feel less alone.
Incredible essay, Ally! I learn so much from your work, and your essay this week is a powerful reminder to enjoy the good things in life, and stop worrying about all of the stuff that overtakes us, and that as you pointed out, doesn't really matter.
Thanks so much, Ruth Anne. Grateful this spoke to you 🤍