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Beneath the Sheltering Boughs

With its branches spread wide like open arms, a towering tree provides shade and cover to anybody seeking relief from the intense heat of the sun.

By M.B Hesperia Published 15 days ago Updated 14 days ago 1 min read
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Beneath the Sheltering Boughs
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It absorbs the warmth and energy of the sun’s rays throughout the day to support its development and energy.

However, the tree gives itself up in the selfless act of shading others, taking the full sting of the sun’s rays and surviving the heat and bad weather without complaint.

The sacrifice made by the tree serves as a powerful metaphor for deeds of selflessness and kindness in our own lives.

Similar to the tree, a lot of people commit their lives to helping others, frequently at amazing personal risk.

Even at the expense of their own comfort and well-being, they freely donate their time, effort, and resources to help those in need.

By Zac Durant on Unsplash

These people, however, survive despite hardship because their foundation is firmly planted in empathy and compassion.

Their acts of kindness give them strength, and they find meaning and joy in knowing that they are improving the lives of others.

The tree reminds us of the value of sacrifice, empathy, and kindness in a world too often defined by selfishness and self-interest.

It teaches us that giving of ourselves to motivate and inspire those around us is the path to true happiness rather than chasing our own desires and ambitions.

Final Thoughts:

Let us study the deep knowledge that the tree provides while we seek cover beneath its branches.

In order to pay tribute to the tree’s sacrifice, let’s embrace deeds of kindness and compassion in our own lives and work to improve the lot of everyone who lives in this earth.

And may we never forget the timeless lesson of the tree that:

“Real greatness comes from giving more than receiving”

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M.B Hesperia

_I loose words when I tell , so I write. _

Being a single mother I use my earnings for my daughter's education and well-being. Highly appreciate your support and love.

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  • Ameer Bibi3 days ago

    Great message of giving and kindness. No doubt kindness goes in longer way and what ever you will give it will come back to you. So spread kindness.

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