Four Trees

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Four Trees...

We can think of ourselves
as having four basic dimensions
Physical
Intellectual
Emotional - Social
and the
Spiritual

Tree can be used
as effective symbols
to represent these four facets
of ourselves










If you were to choose
a tree for each of these
four parts
what would they be...










think of these parts of yourself
and consider which tree suits them best



Is the tree tall or small
deciduous or evergreen










straight or bent

would your tree be bare or in leaf
healthy or neglected
diseased or robust








would your tree blossom

or flower

produce fruits and pods
broadcast seeds

would your tree be trained
to remain small and compact


rootbound or stunted

does it provide shelter
and nourishment
for others









may the tree require some pruning
or cutting back


Is it windblown and battered
by the ravages of time

Does your tree provide a sanctuary
a place of peace and calm

Is it strong or weak
deep or shallow rooted










tangled or entwined
parasitic in nature
or a proud forest species










hollow in the inside










a young sapling starting out

or a mature
deeply rooted specimen

does your tree
show new growth
budding new tips
is it thriving











how do you see
the four trees
that you have chosen
to symbolise the:

Physical body

the Intellect

the Emotional - Social part

and

your Spiritual self...











Do you feel comfortable with
the appearance
the health
the status
and the purposes
and roles
of these four trees
in your life



Do your trees
feel to be in balance





What may you need to do to

nourish
enrich
enhance
maintain
revitalise
protect
and nurture
these four dimensions
of the whole
of who you are...

You might like to explore this discussion further
by drawing your four trees
and spending some time journalling
the ideas that come to you
regarding their current wellbeing...






Happy growing...

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