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PARADISE REGAINED: THE SYMBOLISM OF THE APPLE TREE
The apple tree has been a symbol in myths, literature, and spiritual lore from the earliest times. When I was a child, my father grew fruit trees, and each year, in season, he took plums and apples into town to sell at the grocery store. We would dance around...
“Abiding in the Vine: Finding Peace Amidst Life’s Changing Seasons”
I have lived in cities most of my adult life. The older I get, the more I long for the peace and tranquility of the countryside. When I lived in Cape Town, my escape was to the beautiful vineyards of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Durbanville Hills. Living in...
The Enduring Wisdom of the Yew Tree: Lessons from Nature’s Ancient Guardian
The Yew tree led me down a fascinating pathway as I focused on learning about the Canadian Yew and its English counterpart this month. The ancient Yew Tree holds within its embrace a treasure trove of wisdom and symbolism. Its roots reach back to the days preceding...
PALM TREES: GUARDIANS OF ANCIENT WISDOM AND MODERN SIGNIFICANCE
This month, I will investigate the secrets of the palm tree. Palm trees come in a multitude of different types. The vegetable ivory palm grows in Africa, as does the north lalalala palm, potato coconut palm, wild date palm, and the cozy palm. The raffia palm in...