A symbol of re-birth

As the seasons change from summer, to autumn, to winter, and spring, trees change form, seemingly dying with the winter chill and being reborn in the spring. Much like the life cycle of trees, our lives can experience seasons of darkness and light, death and re-birth. The Tree of Life symbol represents re-birth, positive energy and new beginnings. I chose this symbol as a subject of meditation and prayer many years ago. Today, I carry a Tree of Life tattoo on my left arm. It also appears on my gravestone. Here is why….

A Connection to Everything in Space: The Tree of Life represents the interconnectedness of all things. It symbolizes connection and serves as a reminder that we are not alone. The roots of the Tree of Life dig deep into the earth, a manifestation of the material universe, and finds nourishment in a connection to the Earth Mother. The branches of the Tree of Life reach up into the sky, a manifestation of spirit. The branches hold up leaves to receive energy from the sun. The Tree of Life symbol reminds us of our place connected to everything in the Kosmos.   

A Connection to Everything in Time: The Tree of Life represents the connection to our human and more-than-human ancestors. The Tree of Life has an intricate network of branches that represent how a family grows and expands through many generations. This puts us in the context of a evolutionary process that extends back 13.8 billion years to the Big Bang.

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The Tree of Life symbol is found in many cultures and traditions, I find inspiration particularly from two. They are:

The Kabbalah Tree of Life

The Celtic Tree of Life

These two and others are described here: Tree of Life.