The tree is so fascinating that you walk around admiring it and hear the birds singing in the tree. The sound of the birds singing along with the sound of the wind through the leaves and the wind through your clothing is so relaxing. See the tree, how fascinating, how tall and strong. Examine it carefully. Notice the outcropping of the roots reaching across and disappearing into the ground. Imagine the roots spreading deep into the ground to firmly anchor the tree. See how tall the trunk is with a few twists and turns, the scars and rough edges that are the result of the tree’s struggle to survive against the wind, the hail and the storms of life.

The struggle to survive made it stronger.

Notice how high and far the branches reach into the sky. Imagine the branches offering shelter to the birds and shade to man. You know the leaves obtain energy from the sun through the process of photosynthesis. Imagine the energy going through the cambium layers of the tree to the roots which obtain nitrates from the soil. Imagine, the whole being, exchanging within itself, to give life, strength and health to the whole being.

As you admire that tree imagine yourself like that tree, tall and strong, firmly rooted and grounded. You, like that tree have been made stronger by the vicissitudes of life. Like the tree’s branches you reach out for help and energy. You too, can offer shelter and help to others. Within you, are the various functional systems to make the whole you stronger and healthier. But now, think deeply you are more than that tree. You can think. You have mobility, you can be discreet, you can make decisions, you can love and be loved, you can do so many, many things that the tree cannot do.

Sense your power, your strength, your abilities. Be grateful for you.

Think of all you are!

Now please, relax deeper and deeper as you contemplate your strength.