Rooted, Not Free: What Plants Taught Me About Letting Go
When a Leaf Falls There is something deeply poetic about watching a leaf fall. It does not resist, it does not cling. It just lets go, floating gently down without fear or fanfare. As someone who finds both solace and lessons in nature, I have come to realize: plants are not just green things we water, they are wise, rooted teachers. And perhaps their greatest lesson? Letting go is not about weakness, it is about trust. What Does It Mean to Be Rooted, Not Free? Rooted Tree With a Leaf Falling At first glance, being rooted might sound like being stuck. After all, plants can not pack their bags and move away when things get hard. But here is what I have learned: Being rooted means stability. It is choosing presence over escape. It is knowing that where you are planted, you can flourish. Freedom, in the modern world, often looks like constant motion: changing jobs, changing cities, even changing identities. But plants show us another kind of freedom, the freedom that comes fr...