Plant a Tree

Hi Ladies,

Ronald Reaga once said - If today you invent a better mouse-trap, the government will come along with a better mouse. As human beings we invest our energies, money, health, time etc. into a whole lot of different things.

To those that are focusing on the past, be it job/business failure, loss of a loved one, loss of your self through relationship or marriage crash, loss of trust through friendship disappointments. You might even still be blaming your parents for not being able to give you a better life, still holding on to that anger to the point that you can't even see open doors in front of you. Probably questioning God about your poor background, lack of resources at your disposal - You are investing in the past - Let go!

To those that are focusing on the present, it may seem easier & fulfilling to live on today. Most people choose this route as it requires less effort & usually with less heartaches & disappointments. I personally would enjoy this route too however, I would not stick to it for long. Some people choose this route based on their past experiences & some just in denial of their need for help. No matter what situation that is making you live for today, if you are over 18 - Let go!

Today I would like us to start focusing on the future. Take all our failures, disappointments, loss, unhappiness and dig a bit hole in planting a tree. We can start the process by recognizing the key ingredient which is forgiveness. Forgive our parents for failing us, forgive the government for not reaching to rural areas enough for resources of our democracy to be accessed by all, forgive the universe for the loss of your child, forgive your partner for being petty, forgive your boss for having no eyes to see what's good in you and forgive yourself for your passion. You are better because all of that taught you how to live. If the Mandela's, the Hani's & the Biko's can forgive oppression surely we can rise above it all.

Bury those under your invention of a tree of hope. Keep watering it with your future successes & watch it as it grows big thick leaves.

Lastly, to those that just had a better life in all areas and the above do no make any sense at all - You are sitting under that shade because someone planted a tree long time ago! The duty is for you to keep watering so as to keep the shade for your own children.

Stay inspired!



Tamara Booi