Final walk of year
The tenacious Beech leaf
Holds fast in winter.
Art Prescription: Nature always has a lesson for me. Today as I took my final walk for 2015 the beautiful Beech leaves caught my eye. While most of the trees have let go of their leaves, the Beech holds on through winter. It’s as if they have the final word.
Interestingly the Beech is linked with time, wisdom and knowledge but especially written wisdom, as the Beech was used in thin slices to write upon and form the very first books. This is corroborated by the fact that Beeches were called ‘Boc’ by the Anglo-Saxons, which later became book. Even today the Swedish word ‘Bok’ means both book and beech and in German ‘Buch’ means book and ‘Buche’ means Beech.
Trees are a perfect metaphor for life in many ways and my goal for 2016 is to grow my branches towards the sun while staying firmly rooted in the moment.
Happy New Year to YOU my dear blogger friends. I wish you happiness, health, and clarity for the new year!
Cheers,
Bev
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I have always cherished those remaining leaves.. tough ones they are. Your wisdom and keen perspectives are deepening and we are all so lucky to have you in our lives. Your commitment to produce art and sage words on a daily basis is quite an accomplishment and gift to us all. Carry on, dear friend.
Love it!
Trees are truly a gift of beauty and wisdom.
Another beautiful piece, Bev! I had no idea the symbolism/meaning of a beech tree, but since I’m such a book nut, I can now understand why the beech was always my favorite (and wonderful to climb too). Peace and a wonderful creative 2016 to you!
Beautiful as ever!! I hope you have a very Happy New Year!! 😃