Tree

In the cozy ambiance of my favorite cafĂ©, I sat alone, lost in thought, when an elderly lady approached me with a gentle smile. She asked if she could join me, and as she settled into the chair across from mine, I couldn’t help but notice the depth in her eyes, like windows to a world of wisdom.

Our conversation took an unexpected turn when she leaned in and told me that she believed I had been a tree in a past life. At first, I was taken aback by the strangeness of her statement, but her conviction was undeniable. She spoke of me as a magnificent oak, standing tall and proud in a lush forest, offering shelter and solace to all who sought it. Her words painted a vivid picture in my mind, stirring something deep within me.

Though I found it hard to believe, there was a sincerity in her voice that made me pause and consider. She spoke of seeing something in me, a stillness and strength that echoed the resilience of ancient trees. It made me think of moments when I felt a profound connection to nature, a sense of belonging that transcended words.

As she spoke, memories stirred within me, fragments of dreams and fleeting thoughts that seemed to whisper of a life long forgotten. I thought of the patience and resilience that had carried me through difficult times, wondering if they were echoes of a past existence.

Though her words seemed fanciful, they lingered in my mind long after she had left. They prompted me to seek solace in the embrace of nature, to sit beneath the shade of towering trees and listen to the whispers of the wind. And in those moments, I felt a deep sense of peace, as if the roots of those ancient trees reached out to touch something deep within me.

Whether her story was true or merely a flight of fancy didn’t matter. What mattered was the sense of wonder and possibility it had awakened within me, a reminder that there is more to this world than meets the eye. And as I sat there, surrounded by the beauty of nature, I couldn’t help but wonder what other secrets the universe held, waiting to be discovered.