In the midst of hateful name-calling, bullying, and divisive words from the POTUS these past months, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. a man who walked the walk of peace, stood up to oppression and injustice, and died much too soon.
Celebrate this day by demonstrating compassion, be kind, share peace. Wherever there is an injustice, use your words to speak up, to write an email, or to sign a petition for justice.
Be of service to others, refuse to give up hope, and work to make our community and nation stronger.
Half the month of October is gone, fallen by the wayside like the autumn leaves.
My favorite autumn tree is the Ginkgo. It’s a tree I rarely see where I live, but abundant in Denver where I frequently visit my kids.
There is a Ginkgo tree in China that is 3,500 years old (give or take a decade). In China, the ginkgo is a symbol of hope and peace.
After Hiroshima, Japan was bombed in 1945, the only living trees were a few Ginkgoes, which are presently alive. In Japan, the tree is symbolic of endurance and vitality.
An interesting aside, for book lovers, is a Japanese tradition. The ginkgo leaves were used as book markers as they are believed to drive away silverfish and other pests from paper.
During my last writing retreat, we had a free write of three minutes. I thought of Gingko trees.
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