We all travel the milky way together, trees and men... trees are travellers, in the ordinary sense. They make journeys, not very extensive ones, it is true: but our own little comes and goes are only little more than tree-wavings- many of them not so much.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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