The partnering trees

Together we stand
London, ON
October 2020
This photo originally shared on Instagram

These days, we're rightfully encouraged to keep our distance from others. When proximity could result in infection, our base instinct is to back away.

Forests, of course, follow a much different script, and the sight of more trees than I could count huddled closely together was just what I needed to see on a quiet Sunday afternoon. On any afternoon, frankly.

In this simple shot, I see community, empathy, and teamwork. I see individualism taking a back seat to the collective good. I see something we don't always see in the human world that surrounds this hushed valley.

Maybe I'll just return here more often for timely reminders of the need to stay connected despite the current state of the planet. Maybe we can learn from nature. Maybe trees are good for us in more ways than we originally thought.

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