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If you were a tree....

Good morning friends!

It's one of those mornings that is perfect in it's simpleness.  Sunshine, blue sky, my trusted four legged friend lying at my feet as I sip my tea by the pool.  Warm sun on my face, lush greenery surrounds me (bless the rains!) and my gaze lands on this...


A perfect tree.  Fresh leaves glistening in the sun.  This was actually one of three trees we planted several years ago.  Two were later removed when we put in the pool.  This was the 'runt' tree.  It was smaller than the others.  It got it's leaves much later than the others and dropped them weeks earlier.  We always commented on this 'stunted' tree.  Interesting how it was the only one that survived the backyard demolition.

As I pondered the beauty of this tree this morning...I didn't initially remember it's history.  I was completely absorbed by this perfect work of nature.  When I started thinking back, about the other trees, I had a 'moment'. On it's own...this tree is glorious and perfect, just as God intended.  When compared to other trees, it lost all if it's luster.  

How often do we compare ourselves to others and feel we fall short.  The beauty or successes of other people often leave us feeling that we just don't measure up.  Today, celebrate your individual beauty while still appreciating the beauty of people around you.  We are all beautiful trees in this forest of humanity.

Toby

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