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Advice From a Tree in Sylva, North Carolina ~ Day Twenty Five of the 31 Days of May Challenge

By Mona Gersky

Real Estate Broker/Owner with MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC NC# 218097

May 25, 2011 06:52 AM

Yes, I've had the opportunity to take Advice from A Tree.

We visited with a friend early yesterday evening at the Sylva Vista subdivision in Jackson County and left an hour later feeling like we had been on the most relaxing vacation. We do see these views often in our travels, but rarely take the time to relax and simply just "be".

View from Emory's Place | www.MoonDancerRealty.com

We soaked in the views and relished the gentle conversation with our good friend. When you live in an area like ours, here in Sylva, North Carolina it is easy to be distracted from the realization that so many people would give anything to be in a place like this. The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains refuse to be taken for granted. The battery of the camera gave out long before I was ready to stop photographing. Knowing that from moment to moment the views will morph into different views, I can already not wait until we return to visit our friend.

The Green Man at Emory's | www.MoonDancerRealty.com

While wandering around her property, I was fascinated by The Green Man. Our friend handpainted his beautiful face. This morning I started researching the legend of the Green Man which led me to poetry. I discovered this poem which far more succinctly describes my thoughts. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Advice from a Tree
By Ilan Shamir

Dear Friend,

Stand Tall and Proud
Sink your roots deeply into the Earth
Reflect the light of a greater source
Think long term
Go out on a limb
Remember your place among all living beings
Embrace with joy the changing seasons
For each yields its own abundance
The Energy and Birth of Spring
The Growth and Contentment of Summer
The Wisdom to let go of leaves in the Fall
The Rest and Quiet Renewal of Winter

Feel the wind and the sun
And delight in their presence
Look up at the moon that shines down upon you
And the mystery of the stars at night.
Seek nourishment from the good things in life
Simple pleasures
Earth, fresh air, light

Be content with your natural beauty
Drink plenty of water
Let your limbs sway and dance in the breezes
Be flexible
Remember your roots

Enjoy the view!

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Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR

"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Gorgeous, rich colors and I would love to stand on that deck/bridge and soak it all in!

May 25, 2011 07:10 AM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Thanks Gayle, the colors are fabulous. You also live in a gorgeous area. I think that was part of my point. As Realtors, we have a better opportunity than most to take advantage of beauty in our area. Always, always good to hear from you.

May 25, 2011 08:35 AM

Diane McDermott

Realtor®, GRI, Landis e2 Real Estate, LLC - Charlotte, NC

Charlotte NC Real Estate Market

Mona, stopping to enjoy the view is advice we could all probably benefit from now and then! Lovely poem and really beautiful scenery in the photo

May 25, 2011 10:34 AM

Bill & Cyndi Daves

Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond! - Hiawassee, GA

TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!

Beautiful pictures and great poem! I love the part that says "Drink lots of water" as I imagined the tree sucking it up fron the ground and being so satisfied after a rain!!!!

May 25, 2011 10:58 AM

Donna Quinlan

Keller Williams Realty - Newburyport, MA

Keller Williams Realtor & Career Consultant

Thanks for sharing! Looks like such a beautiful area. I've never been to the Smoky Mountains but hope to visit one day.

May 25, 2011 12:14 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I feel a poem brewing after that Mona. Donald and I used to write poetry for each other all the time... not so much lately. The face is fabulous. The poem is great. And I've got to get to the moutains even if it is just for a weekend and enjoy that view.

May 25, 2011 01:33 PM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Hi Diane, Charlotte also has beautiful scenery. Nothing is prettier than downtown Charlotte when the Bradford Pears are blooming! If you get to the Smokies, call and say hello.

Hey Cyndi, thanks for the visual...I'll pass it on to our friend. BTW, the photo I sent you earlier is July 4 downtown Sylva about 2 years ago. Congrats again on your 50,000 points.

Hello Donna, the Great Smoky Mtn Natl Park is the number one visited area in the country and for good reason. I hope you get the chance to see it.

Tammy you absolutely need to get to the mountains for a weekend. You can enjoy the view, your Donald and we can have breakfast at Joey's Pancake House in Maggie Valley.

May 25, 2011 02:41 PM

Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC

Selling the Upstate since 1989

I grew up going to the Smokies.. Wonderful area.. and the poem is great ... it could be for trees or people.. :)

May 25, 2011 03:45 PM

Clint Mckie

Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM

Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Mona.

Nice post about the simple things in life. We could all use a little more slowing down and smell the flowers and all that "mother nature" has to offer.

Almost there.

Best,

Clint

May 25, 2011 11:45 PM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Hi Sheila, I got an email from our friend after she saw the post...she really like the poem too and is going to copy and frame it for her house! So many people grew up taking family vacations to the Smokies. Its always nice taking 441 through the park and seeing the same thing still happening.

Hello Clint, can't slow down yet...still 6 more posts for the month. I will stop and smell some flowers though.

May 25, 2011 11:48 PM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Mona, What a great poem. Battery in the camera running low, I have that problems taking pictures of animals.

May 26, 2011 01:39 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Mona - sounds like you had a fabulous day with your friends and what a beautiful area they live in. We all need to take time out for a little R & R with our friends! Beautiful photos!

May 26, 2011 08:22 AM

Mona Gersky

MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC

GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Hello Will, had another opportunity to run down the battery...getting ready to post another "horsing around" piece. Check it out when you can.

Hello Kristine, yes but unfortunately it was just an hour and a half. Going back for dinner next week though. More R&R and more photos.

May 26, 2011 03:50 PM