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Roots of Strength

The balance of care and independence

By Rohitha LankaPublished 2 years ago • 1 min read

A well-cared-for tree

Roots won't have to search far for food.

Compared to a tree that is not tended

The roots will not be able to find food.

That way, when a storm hits, if the trunk goes, the trunk has the ability to stand.

Like a tree full because it is taken care of

The trunk will have no roots to hold it.

If you take care of a person too much,

When some problems rise up in life,

They won't be able to get out of it by themselves and they will depend on others all the time.

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    Written by Rohitha Lanka