Free Quote by C. JoyBell C
““There are gigantic trees that have grown tall into the winds and the clouds over the thousands of years of their lives, their tops are rustled and tossed by the mists of the atmosphere! Then there are the short trees that don't live for long, they are young with no deep roots and only a few annual rings to tell their stories.The tall, ancient trees sway in the realm of freedom while the short young trees cannot even raise their branches into that direction of the sky! Now, you are the bird who needs a tree to live in; if you choose to live in the tree which thrives in the realm of freedom, that doesn't mean you are not committed to that tree. You are still committed to your tree, but together you and your tree live in freedom. Freedom is not the absence of commitment. If you are the bird who chooses to fly around amongst the short trees and live in them, that's because your wings are too short to make it any higher and your vision too near to see any further into the clouds. And if you move from one short tree to the next short tree, that doesn't mean you are free, you are still down there below, freedom is still nowhere near you.””
About This Quote
Tall ancient trees symbolize freedom with deep roots, while short trees lack depth; freedom requires commitment and growth, not just lack of ties.
In simple terms: Freedom comes from deep roots and commitment, not just lack of ties.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate depth to achieve true freedom.
Themes
freedom
commitment
growth
Mood
hopeful
thoughtful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- career planning
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
metaphor
life philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance freedom and commitment?
- What roots do you need to grow for true freedom?
A Different Perspective
Freedom without commitment can be hollow.
