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Trees & Forests: A Testament To Human Kindness!

By Ron and Alexandra Seigel

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October 24, 2016 02:37 AM

“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” When we look at this pen and ink drawing of a windswept forest by John Naka, Ron's bonsai teacher, it reminds us of this wonderful quote by Amelia Earhart.

Ron had the great fortune of studying with Mr. Naka at his home in Los Angeles. The Bonsai Pavillion at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C, was named after him. He was the leading Bonsai master in the world at the time..

We think trees and forests are testaments to human kindness!

Happy Monday, we wish you all a great week.

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Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I wouldn't do well with bonsai....I just don't seem to be able to keep plants alive. Great quote!

Oct 24, 2016 02:42 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Beth Atalay

Clermont, FL
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Here here. You know this is right up my alley. Love the drawing too. Very zen.

Oct 24, 2016 02:51 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Patricia Feager, MBA, ...

Flower Mound, TX
Li Read

Salt Spring Island, BC
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD John was a very kind man. He was one of the nicest humans, and always had the biggest smile on his face. He was a great manifestation of Zen. A

Oct 24, 2016 02:56 AM

Beth Atalay

Clermont, FL
Debb Janes

Camas, WA

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I love the sentiment surrounding that picture, Alexandra! I agree with Debb, it's very zen!

CONGRATULATIONS on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!

Oct 24, 2016 03:07 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Jennifer Mackay

Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL

Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Thanks for sharing and making me jealous that I have a brown and black thumb - I pretty much kill whatever I plant LOL - not a purpose mind you

Oct 24, 2016 03:11 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Li Read

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC

Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Wisdom, as usual...thank you.

Oct 24, 2016 03:19 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Happy Monday Ron and Alexandra- a neighbor of ours had a small bonsai collection, placed in the middle of his many orchids. He had a very stressful job and I'd like to think that this provide him much peace and relaxation. Beautiful quote.

Oct 24, 2016 03:29 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

This is a nice informative post and how great it was for Ron to study with Mr. Naka in L.A.! His interpretation of trees was wonderful! It's not easy for many people to draw a tree but he captured it perfectly!

Oct 24, 2016 04:00 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Bill Roberts

Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA

"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

OK Alexandra when are we going to see Ron's bonsais?

Every year one of my "must sees" is the bonsai exhibit at the L. A. County Fair.

Bill Roberts

Oct 24, 2016 04:13 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Beth Atalay

Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL

Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Happy, zen filled Monday Ron and Alexandra Seigel! I have tried twice to keep a Bonsai tree, bought everything I needed to trim, even talked to them daily to no avail, they both died. This is a very thoughtful post with a great message to all.

Oct 24, 2016 05:05 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Myrl Jeffcoat thank you for that. John drew this especially for Ron who wanted to create the windswept forest look. It was a thoughtful and generous act froma man who was know world wide and respected by many. A

Oct 24, 2016 05:36 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I had never heard of that quote before but I keep great quotes in Dropbox and this one has been added.

Oct 24, 2016 05:43 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Ron & Alexandra - What a lovely drawing! I've always loved bonsai, but never really had the chance to get involved with it. Have a great week!

Oct 24, 2016 08:08 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I like your quote selection. Let's practice kindness this week as we try to make a difference.

Oct 24, 2016 10:39 PM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Alexandra and Ron -- a timely quote, a beautiful drawing, a fond remembrance and the art of bonsai combine in this very thoughtful post.

Oct 24, 2016 11:22 PM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Maria Sapio

Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA

Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Love the quote - and yes, every kindness has ripple effects -
Thank you Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Oct 25, 2016 12:11 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Ron and Alexandra Seigel ,

The quote is very inspirational..the teacher..a fond remembrance..thank you for a thoughtful post..something you do with much consistency.

Oct 25, 2016 11:28 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Ron & Alexandra

Love the ink drawing and words that follow! So true and when it comes to nature I am a tree hugger I admit and my favorite trees are the redwoods 100 miles south of the Oregon border in California.

I have had the privilege of visiting them for 38 years now and continue to this day, and when I do I touch them and talk with them as though they are my friends

Oct 25, 2016 08:56 PM