I heard this first from a yoga teacher. In English, we would likely have called it “Advice from a tree” but she is not a native English speaker and she called it a “message” from a tree, which now I like better.
This is what I remember from one reading:
Stand tall
Breathe in the air around you
Love your body
Go out on a limb
Embrace the seasons
Think long term
Don’t forget your roots
Drink lots of water
Enjoy the view
Credit must go to the source — I’m sure my teacher was paraphrasing from Iian Shamir’s “Advice from a Tree” which contains many of these phrases and much more. For me, the simple list above is one that I can remember. That said, I recommend Shamir’s complete poem for its eloquence and the beautiful details woven in, such as the birth of spring and renewal of winter. You can read more about Shamir here.
Cindy Shove 