The Tallest Tree

We all have two trees, growing within us. Only one can grow fastest enough to weather the worst storms. The master gardener plants the root ball, combines the mulch, and the top soil, taking great care, to see the the two trees are planted identically. Holes where placed, depth of the trace, sunlight exposure, and supportive rods, to withstand storms, are driven end and small saplings are securely tied. One tree, the roots grow like wildflowers and cactus. Straight out, and shallow. The other tree's roots grow straight down, and deep. One tree's roots represent the building blocks, that attract the spirit. They are, Kindness, empathy, forgiveness, and real love. The other tree's roots represent, ego, prejudice, jealousy, and arrogance. The master gardener, waters and fertilizes them the same, and monitors their growth. When the time is right, the tallest tree is transplanted into a vessel. The shortest one, transplanted to a greenhouse, to grow to normal height. The trees within us, are unique and have leaves like fingerprints. Once their height is accepted, birds seeking a place to nest, find their branches, strong and sheltered.