One of the simple yet profound goals of life, in my opinion, is to be like a tree. This was the advice given by my father. Why a tree? Because a tree gives you shade. It provides you with oxygen while removing carbon dioxide from the air. Its roots remove toxic substances from the soil. It stays rooted. It stands stall after a storm, and it gives you countless benefits, even long after it dies.
All too often we get absorbed in the hurdles of life. We get so busy that our world restricts to just ourselves. We forget about the people that live in slums, those who barely have an education, or those who are struggling in life. The simple reminder of being like a tree enforces a simple mindset switch to be more thoughtful and considerate towards others. The key behind a meaningful life is not to merely live for ourselves, but to also be a benefit to others.
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