The Redwood National Park in Northern California houses the most towering trees in the world. The majestic redwood trees can grow up to 300 feet tall. The trees are located approximately 30 miles from the coastline, where they are protected from saltwater. They live no further inland from the sea than the fog can reach. The fog plays a vital role in the nourishment of the forest. It helps to supply continuous moisture that saturates the earth to sustain such an enormous life.
Vast parallels exist between the great redwood trees and our lives. We both fill our voids of existence with resources that help support growth. We draw from these pores and must replenish them regularly. Our resources include:
- Healthy Food & Drink
- Spiritual Enlightenment
- Family & Relationship Development
- Exercise
- Education
We must intentionally saturate ourselves with these resources daily. When one category is left unattended, our lives are not complete. There is a void that thirsts for more.
We are all hurrying from one thing to the next. It can be easy to overlook self-care. Recalibration is key to identifying the resources we need. Dom Raso, CEO of Dynamis Alliance Corp. and Navy Seal, talks about assigning one day a week where we spend time reflecting on our past week and recalibrating for the next. Assess where you allocated your resources and what adjustments are needed.
Morgan Snyder of Ransomed Heart Ministries suggests we make a “2-Degree Shift” in the direction we want to go. He refers to lifestyle adjustments and setting your mind on a course toward renewal. Make subtle changes and understand that we are playing a long game.
How are you saturating yourself each day?
What is helping to sustain your life of fulfillment?
Position yourself for continual growth. Your foundation should be rooted in saturated soil. Utilize the beneficial resources and replenish them each day. Study and practice what you wish to become with patience. Your growth will eventually match the enormity of the redwood.
