Daily Gratitude: We can learn so much from trees. On my walks, I often stop and gaze at them. They have such wondrous patterns, as group as well as individually. I’ll see many trees leaning in one direction and you know that the wind normally comes through in the same direction and forcefully. The trees have adapted and their trunks have moved so that their bushy tops (branches and leaves) are not blown off. They are not feeling “self-conscious” and aren’t worried what other trees will think of them. They are surviving and in most cases thriving. Just like the trees, we have to be flexible and bend and sway when necessary. Often we try to keep straight upright and feel we’re not supposed to bend. Once we realize that bending and swaying is a sign of intelligence and strength, it becomes easier. How does this apply in your life?