Come and find me. I'm waiting here for you.
And there she was, just like she said, waiting for me, just minutes from my front door. I recognized her instantly. No introductions were needed. We were like two long lost friends, that had been separated years, or possibly lifetimes ago, and have now been reunited. What joy to finally be together again. I'm so excited to sit with her, to get to know her, and to have chats with her.
Now, I must tell you, we did have some help getting re-connected, and I must give credit where credit is due. You see, I was listening to my favorite doctor, Dr. Christiane Northrup, on Hay House Radio, this week, and she was talking about grounding. She recommended going out and finding your own special tree, to spend time with, on a regular basis. This concept really resonated with me.
I love trees, and connect with them deeply. I must confess though...I actually already had a tree, that I considered my own special tree. I had discovered it, shortly after I moved into my 11th floor apartment, over 6 years ago. It's a beautiful tree, that sits in the middle of the golf course, that my balcony overlooks. I have loved that tree, and it has offered me great comfort and solace. So, why was I thinking about another tree?
Well, our relationship, unfortunatley, has been one of distance and complications. It's not that she is very far from me. She is actually only a 5 minute walk, but because she lives on a golf course, I am often restricted from her, and have to connect from my balcony, rather than being able to sit with her. Yes, I can walk the course, after hours, or in the winter, but that leaves a lot of time that I do not have access to sit with her. Even though I love that tree, I knew that I needed more connection than that, without all those restrictions.
And there's something else. She stands all alone, without a single tree close by. Yes, she is majestic and beautiful and strong. She has that kind of air about her, that says, "I'm fine here all by myself. I can take care of myself just fine, thank you." I know that's what drew me to her. That's the energy I've also been conveying, and so, of course, I would be drawn to her. We understood each other. We both knew what it's like to fly solo...to be the lone wolf...to stand alone.
And now, I feel myself changing, and wanting and needing more connection than she can offer me. She will always hold a special place in my heart. She kept it company during a lonely time.
And that is where my new tree friend comes in. She speaks a different language. Yes, she is majestic, beautiful and strong. Plus, she lives in the open, where I can access her anytime I want. She is alongside the river, and on a quiet pathway, where deer and other wildlife live. No worries of flying golf balls. And she's just minutes from my front door. She even comes with a bench, where I can sit and visit with her. And look, she is surrounded by others. And I love how her tip is bending slightly towards the south...the place of trust and innocence, and child-like wonder. She is so perfect, and just what I need.
I feel blessed to have found her, and yet, it's ironic that I've seen her numerous times, since I have lived here, and never really noticed her. I know I wasn't ready for what she has to offer.
I am now.
