Naturally Wild

Respecting Your Elders

Wisdom is passed down through the ages from our elders and we can learn a lot from them. August 21^st is senior citizens day so let’s take a minute to think about the senior citizens of the earth…trees! Some of the oldest living things are trees. Reflect on how trees give back to us and pass on their wisdom. Imagine if you could hear the stories that trees could tell from the things have seen. What stories would you hear? This week spend some time with the trees. Lay on the ground under their shade gazing at their leaves. Wonder at all the different types of life that they support. See if their shadows make any silly shapes. Trees, big and small, have a wild spirit. These giants are quietly telling us their wisdom, let’s take time to listen. 

Also check out this fun list of the world’s 10 oldest known trees that was put together by the Mother Nature Network. http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/photos/the-worlds-10-oldest-living-trees