08/17/2026
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
When I saw this branch — broken and swaying — weeks ago, I was hit with a deep sadness for this lil tree. It was very apparent the break was due to a human trying to hang from her branches. I sit in her shade with people I love and also alone quite often — I’m ever grateful for her care for us, and in awe of her resilience in the face of loss, especially when traumatic and sudden. I love her and all of her friends. Trees are breathing happiness embodied in bark and limbs and leaves and shade and the laughter that floats out from underneath their canopies. 🤍🌳
Thank a tree today, tomorrow, forever. 🤟🏼 And maybe, perhaps especially, be gentle with them and teach gentleness for them to those around you, too.