Comments on: The Path to the Fruit of the Tree of Life http://wendimomen.com/2008/01/30/the-path-to-the-fruit-of-the-tree-of-life/ Travelling Light Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:05:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: May http://wendimomen.com/2008/01/30/the-path-to-the-fruit-of-the-tree-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-283 May Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:57:54 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/2008/01/30/the-path-to-the-fruit-of-the-tree-of-life/#comment-283 Wendi, I am wondering. Before I read your musings, I looked at the picture closely enough to realize that the ground did not appear frozen. That reminded me of a sight I used to see around Hood River Oregon in the spring: after the leaves and blossoms, and occasionally the fruit were on the trees we would have occasional frosts. Many of the orchardists set up sprayers which would ice the trees like the picture. I was told it was the best protection. The ice was actually warmer than the freezing air. Also what was most dangerous for the tender new vegetation was the quick heating of the morning sun. The ice melts slowly, the young shoots warm slowly, and are sturdy to grow another day. It could be fun to work with that metaphor, too! May Wendi, I am wondering. Before I read your musings, I looked at the picture closely enough to realize that the ground did not appear frozen. That reminded me of a sight I used to see around Hood River Oregon in the spring: after the leaves and blossoms, and occasionally the fruit were on the trees we would have occasional frosts. Many of the orchardists set up sprayers which would ice the trees like the picture. I was told it was the best protection. The ice was actually warmer than the freezing air. Also what was most dangerous for the tender new vegetation was the quick heating of the morning sun. The ice melts slowly, the young shoots warm slowly, and are sturdy to grow another day.

It could be fun to work with that metaphor, too!

May

]]> By: Cara http://wendimomen.com/2008/01/30/the-path-to-the-fruit-of-the-tree-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-245 Cara Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:59:47 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/2008/01/30/the-path-to-the-fruit-of-the-tree-of-life/#comment-245 I just started community college ontop of the work of the Faith and I've been totally overwhelmed. The workload is quite demanding but school has been almost dissapointing. The education is up to speed but I find myself surrounded by close-mindedness. Perhaps I am not approaching the student body in the right manner, with a closed mind myself. I feel like your wonderfully articulate thoughts have truly inspired me to stay calm, pray, and, as `Abdu'l-Baha instructs us, to be a Baha'i. Thank you, Wendi! Warm Baha'i Love, Cara I just started community college ontop of the work of the Faith and I’ve been totally overwhelmed. The workload is quite demanding but school has been almost dissapointing. The education is up to speed but I find myself surrounded by close-mindedness. Perhaps I am not approaching the student body in the right manner, with a closed mind myself. I feel like your wonderfully articulate thoughts have truly inspired me to stay calm, pray, and, as `Abdu’l-Baha instructs us, to be a Baha’i. Thank you, Wendi!
Warm Baha’i Love,
Cara

]]> By: Julie http://wendimomen.com/2008/01/30/the-path-to-the-fruit-of-the-tree-of-life/comment-page-1/#comment-244 Julie Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:04:14 +0000 http://wendimomen.com/2008/01/30/the-path-to-the-fruit-of-the-tree-of-life/#comment-244 May the locked up potential that creates the beauty in these photos soon be released. And may the world feel its energy. Thank you for this memorable piece. May the locked up potential that creates the beauty in these photos soon be released. And may the world feel its energy.
Thank you for this memorable piece.

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