Life Lessons from Three Trees

The lot my parents bought is blessed with fertile land. As you can see, our house is guarded by so many trees, most of which are dwarf type. These trees provide our home with so many benefits. It gives us shade during hot summer days, provides us shield against the windy storms, and gives us fresh fruits to enjoy. More importantly, some of these trees taught me some lessons in life.

1. Lesson from Guyabano Tree

I recently posted a picture in Facebook showing our guyabano tree finally bearing fruit. It felt like a reward to our family. You see, our house is often visited by neighbors and strangers because of our guyabano tree. They ask for permission to get some of its leaves to help them or their loved ones treat various ailments. Knowing how it could help them, we willingly shared our tree to those in need. Through this tree, I learned that little efforts to help such as simply sharing your tree, can give you sweet and unexpected surprises in the end. More than the fruit, it's really the well-being of the sick that matters.

The guyabano is near our center gate.

Finally, a guyabano fruit!

2. Lesson from the Coconut Tree

When I saw a young buco lying on the ground, I couldn't help but get mad at whoever removed it from the tree. Our coconut trees are dwarf type. Since their flowers and fruits are easily reachable, it's understandable how people especially kids are tempted to pick from them. There's a school near our house so I make it a point to watch over the palm trees especially during the students' dismissal time. I've caught children attempting to get the giant nuts a couple of times. I would shout at them from the window and shake my head from annoyance. I thought of wrapping the fruits in plastic or sack but my dad didn't agree to the idea. Despite my guard, such unfortunate incident still happened. 

Unlike a tall tree, a dwarf type gives us easy access to its fruits. We are spared from the difficulty and risks involved in climbing the tree. However, its advantage is also its disadvantage. The "bad guys" can just also easily steal the mature drupes or harm the young ones. 

Our stature in life can be likened to the coconut tree. Similar to the dwarf trees, rich people enjoy easy access to comfort. The downside is that the wealth they enjoy subjects them to be victims of harm, deceit, and theft as well. On the other hand, the poor who are similar to the tall trees struggle to survive. However, their daily battle has made them stronger, braver, and more tenacious.

So whenever we are in a seemingly disadvantageous place, we just need to look deeper to see the advantage it brings. And when you're in an advantageous place, exercise more vigilance and caution. Be ready for any disadvantage it may bring.

3. Lesson from the Calamansi Tree

I like calamansi! Pancit and palabok without calamansi is blah! Honey without calamansi is blah-blah! Fish sauce or soy sauce without calamansi is blah-blah-blah! Ha-ha! I'm glad that we have a calamansi tree at home. 

So what can our calamansi tree teach us? Apart from reminding us the importance of vitamin C, it also serves as a good reminder about life. As you can see from the photo, the branches of our calamansi tree are populated by many thorns. 

As you look up, you will see the abundance of cute and round calamansi fruits.

The reality of life is that some of our needs and desires can't be obtained without obstacles. Our way to the top won't be easy. The thorns will either prevent or intimidate us from reaching our goals. We just need to be wise and cautious. As we succeed in picking the fruits of our labor, life will be free from BLAH! Ha-ha!

Have a great life! 

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• vascular disease
• hypertension
• cancer
• tuberculosis
• respiratory disease
• diabetes
• pneumonia
• diarrhea
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Health benefits of wheat grass:

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ü  Promotes clear eyesight or better vision

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ü  Heals inflammation of joints and tendons

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ü  Prevents colon carcinogenesis

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