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What does it mean?
Trees and people move through the cosmos together.
In plain terms
Trees and humans are travelers in the universe.
What can you take from it?
Recognize your place in the cosmos.

Where it applies

  • philosophy
  • astronomy
  • writing

Putting it to work

  • stargazing
  • tree watching

Questions to consider

  • Where are you traveling?
  • What connects you to nature?

Another view

It personifies trees to make a point.

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