6 Comments

Palm tree because of their flexibility in storms, shade for many and beauty if taken care of well. All trees have their lessons as do people!

Expand full comment
author

I like that tree and reason Joe!

Expand full comment
Jan 14, 2023Liked by David Marlow

I wouldn't have to think to answer that question, for many reasons I would surely be an olive tree. There is something special about them.

Expand full comment
author

Many wonderful things about the beautiful olive tree.

Expand full comment
Jan 14, 2023Liked by David Marlow

"don’t get all emotional about it. You just allow it. Appreciate the tree."

Wow. This is clearly something I need to work on. I am certainly comfortable seeing myself as a unique imperfect tree.

Leading with my heart - when it comes to others, though, I find myself wanting to learn about the wind and soil and water deprivation that caused them to be here like this, and reach out to help them have the healthiest growth from this point forward. That often engages more emotion than is effective.

Expand full comment
author

This is a beautiful example of living Ikigai through humility and curiosity..."wanting to learn about the wind and soil and water deprivation that caused them."

Expand full comment