How does it feel to stand on the earth and know that you belong,
To know that the seed of your being was meant to survive,
Thrive and make a difference.
That if you were a tree,
You would stand out in the forest as one of the strongest.
This feeling of connection is what we all crave and deeply deserve.
Stand tall,
Stand proud and be like the grandest tree in the forest.
It is your turn to blossom and grow.
Stand your ground.
There will be those that want to knock you down,
Bend you this way and that and hold back your growth.
They are not on your path.
Stay true to your path in the forest of opportunity.
Stand your ground.
Stay strong and sink your roots deeply,
Drawing nourishment from those that love and appreciate you and bring richness to your life.
Embrace the lessons and blessings along the way.
Stand your ground.
Spread your branches and reach for the limitless sky.
Put your heart to the sun and reflect the light of your true nature into every leaf of the book of you.
You are the author of your story.
Stand your ground.
Be flexible and have the courage to let go of past hurts and resentments.
Those moments when you felt disregarded,
Abandoned or belittled.
Shed these resentments like leaves falling from a tree.
Stand your ground.
Be prepared to change with the seasons of your life.
Follow the mystery and enjoy the view from the top.
Let your limbs dance in the breeze,
But make sure you stay true to your roots and your purpose.
Stand your ground.
Don't be swayed by those that don't have your best interests at heart.
Dig deep into the soil of your being and keep the soil rich and fertile.
Go out on a limb,
Reroute and reach out to those that feed your soul.
Stand your ground.
Enjoy simple pleasures,
The feel of fresh air on your face,
Clean water to refresh and stimulate you.
The flutter of the wings of the birds and the butterflies as they flit from tree to tree.
Be kind to Mother Nature.
Stand your ground.
In stormy weather,
Look to the future.
Remember only the strong and fit survive.
Gather your dear ones under the canopy of your love and provide the shelter needed to get through even the toughest storm.
Stand your ground.
Spring,
Summer,
Autumn,
Winter,
The trees adapt to all kinds of weather.
Don't be a fair weather friend to those in need.
Don't let them fall.
See them,
Hear them,
Show your true glorious colours.
Stand your ground.
When it seems that all around you the world is going crazy,
Come into the clearing.
Look back at all you have accomplished.
Take a higher perch and see the forest from the trees.
Stay strong,
Stay safe and stand your ground.
