When this leaf blew into my path last fall, I had no idea about the revered significance of the tree or the meaning it would have in my life.
For those of you who have been following this blog for a while, you might remember that my word for this year is HOPE. Hope for the future. Hope for today.
I think of the Japanese, who are suffering so much because of the earthquake and tsunami. After reading this article, I came to understand a bit more about the reverence in which they hold the tree and why. I hope that these trees survived and bring them much comfort in their time of trial.
I have always loved the Ginkgo tree. The leaves are beautiful. In truth, I didn't know that they could be grown in Minnesota because of the climate. Obviously, I was wrong. This little leaf that blew to my feet as I was walking Pixie proves me wrong and gives me hope. Hope for today. Hope for the future.
4 comments:
wow that just gave me chills what are the chances that this word has meant so much to you this year and you come across this leaf i think that is a symbol for something good to come for all that you are hoping for. ttfn L:)
We need hope. I'm glad you found some!
That's what I pray for you. Hope, peace, resillience.
I grew up with a ginkgo tree in my front yard. They are beautiful, but I never knew they had such meaning. Fortunately ours did not drop fruit. Around the block was a different story. I think those fruits smell worse than Pixie's gas. Seriously. We would see Japanese people picking up the fruit and wonder how they could eat something so stinky.
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