The roots of trees have two key jobs (among many, many others), to anchor the tree to the earth, and absorb nutrients and water from the soil. As humans, our “roots” and foundations are our anchor points as we grow.

We grow stronger when nurtured with healthy food, relationships, lessons, feedback, and reflections. Though our roots are weak from a lack of coping tools, unhealthy relationships, poor nutrition, etc., we struggle to grow. 

Trees, in particular, quietly offer many lessons from which humans can learn much. The David Suzuki Foundation created a thoughtful list to inspire perspective.