Today I decided to give attention to our orange tree in our back patio area. It is 10 years old now and has really out grown its space. It is a healthy tree, though, and we don't see a need to remove it now. Instead, we are trying to keep it pruned back and healthy. It is bearing green oranges now which means it's not the time for pruning, I've been told. I will wait to prune until the oranges are gone, in 2-3 months. In the mean time, I decided to help the tree by cutting out the dead wood. I went to work and spent about an hour sawing, clipping, and sweeping up the twigs and branches. I think the tree looks better and should be healthier now, without the dead branches getting in the way of healthier new growth.
As I was working I got to thinking about my own tree of life. What old habits and patterns do I have left in mind and body that no longer have a purpose and are blocking new growth? It bears consideration. What do I do out of habit that no longer gives me pleasure? I suppose I watch certain TV shows only out of habit and eat certain foods out of habit, to the point that I no longer notice their tastes. I need to think about this some more. I have found that here in Tucson, away from my long familiar surroundings, I can concentrate more on what I want to do with the next stage of my life. Cutting out the dead wood is definitely a priority.
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