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Think Like a Tree

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Point Reyes Trees

Last evening I was in mood for a little poetry.  I came across this inspirational poem by Karen I. Shragg.  The title is "Think Like a Tree."

Soak up the sun
Affirm life's magic
Be graceful in the wind
Stand tall after a storm
Feel refreshed after it rains
Grow strong without notice
Be prepared for each season
Provide shelter to strangers
Hang tough through a cold spell
Emerge renewed at the first signs of spring
Stay deeply rooted while reaching for the sky
Be still long enough to
hear your own leaves rustling.

*I take pictures for the purpose of remembering fond times.  I do not impose copyright restrictions on this photo, so you may feel free to use, or distribute as you wish.  However, should you need a Real Estate Professional in the Greater Sacramento area, I hope that you will contact me by email or by visiting my website www.myrljeffcoat.com - Thank You!

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Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

These are amazing trees, Myrl! I love the photos. And the poem is beatiful - words to live by, whether you're a tree, or a person!

Debi

Jan 22, 2010 02:55 AM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

We have lots of trees here, but nothing like these.  Where were when you took these photos?  The canopy over the road has a magical quality.

Jan 22, 2010 03:24 AM
Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Merl, what amazing photos.  Now if we could all be like those trees - bending towards each other to meet halfway - wouldn't that be great!

Jan 22, 2010 03:59 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Candice - When I came upon that grove of trees, my car found its brakes in a hurry:-)

Steve - The photos were taken near Point Reyes National Seashore.  That's a long long way from Scotland - but near Inverness, California.  I know you have an Inverness, Scotland as well!  As an aside, some of my ancestors were from Scotland (along the River Clyde, I think).  Most of my family has been in this country prior to 1650.  I am Scottish, Irish, Dutch, French, German and English.

Kevin and Fred - I could handle having it as the driveway to my home - no problem:-)

Debi - I'm glad you like the trees.  They are Cypress, which is fairly abundant along the California coast.

Ann - The trees are Cypress.  The place is close to Point Reyes National Seashore, north of San Francisco.

Lora - Ah yes, the bending toward each other is such a wonderful thought.  I certainly wish our politicians could be more like that.  Unfortunately, they can't raise special interest or lobby money as well, unless they maintain being polar opposites of each other. . .Isn't that sad!


Jan 22, 2010 04:38 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth
You know Myrl, trees are plenty smart!
Jan 22, 2010 05:49 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Myrl, Love that poem, and the photos.  I think I will think like a tree :-)  I too, love the long driveway shot, such a welcoming entry.

Jan 22, 2010 06:01 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Gary - You're right!  Some trees are even smarter than some people I know:-)

Mary - I could handle living at the end of that driveway - No problem:-)

Jan 22, 2010 06:54 AM
Diane Daley
Caron's Gateway Real Estate - Northumberland, NH

I like your pictures and poetry, I was thinking like the teen's saying.. Make like a tree and leaf...(leave)

Jan 22, 2010 09:12 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Myrl these trees are beautiful and that poem is so true.

Jan 22, 2010 09:54 AM
Robert Machado
HomePointe Property Management, CRMC - Sacramento, CA
CPM MPM - Property Manager and Property Management

What about, be careful of rain and wind, it might knock you over!  Nice pictures.

Jan 22, 2010 02:35 PM
John Novak
Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV
Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

The trees make quite an impressive canopy; I would expect to find a house with one of those large wrap-around porches with plenty of outdoor seating, and a large backyard that tumbles down to the water.

Jan 22, 2010 03:21 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Myrl,

I love the sturdiness of those trees. Even with their twisting and bending, they are so stout. :)

Steve

Jan 23, 2010 08:39 AM
Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Myrl:

Beautiful poetry and beautiful photographs!

I especially love the photo with the row of trees.

Jan 23, 2010 10:03 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Myrl, This is an amazing street with these incredible old trees lining it.  Every tree has a story.  Oh, if only they could talk, what a tale they would tell. Beautiful poem.

Jan 23, 2010 11:28 AM
Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

I need to see those trees!  What is the big city close to Inverness California?

Jan 23, 2010 02:17 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Wow!  These look almost like the banyan trees I saw in Hawaii!  The trunks are so, well, multiple!

Jan 23, 2010 03:12 PM
John Mayer
Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL
Your Beach Area Expert

Thanks Myrl - The Cypress trees are magnificent and I like that poem.

Jan 23, 2010 05:38 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate

Myrl:  What a great set of photos... and what a great poem.  Strangely enough... while I loved the whole tone of the poem and all it had to offer... the wisdom in the last two lines really caught my attention. 

"Be still long enough to hear your own leaves rustling."  Being still is a talent and an activity that is so ignored... and so worthwhile.  Great post... great photos.

Jan 25, 2010 04:26 AM
Diane Williams
Pell City, AL

Wouldn't it be nice to take a walk down that road.  Awesome pictures.

Jan 29, 2010 10:18 PM
Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

This is a fantastic shot. The poem is nice, but a picture tells a thousand words.

Feb 05, 2010 12:02 AM
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