Which tree are you growing today?

The ANXI-TREE is easy to recognize. Its roots are worry, its branches are uncertainty, and its leaves are our what-ifs. What if my health gets worse? What if I fall? What if I become a burden? What if tomorrow brings more bad news?

As we age, life brings changes we cannot control. Health concerns, losing loved ones, living alone, and uncertainty about the future.  These can leave us feeling like trees being blown about in a storm.

There is another choice: the TRANQUIL-TREE!

Think of it as a tree with deep roots and sturdy branches.  Tranquility doesn’t mean having a perfect life or never worrying. It means learning to find your calm even when life isn’t going as planned.

6 SIMPLE STEPS TO GROW YOUR TRANQUIL-TREE

1. PLANT THE SEED OF GRATITUDE.
Each morning, write down three things you are thankful for. You can start small: sunshine, a cup of coffee, or a call to/from a friend.

2. WATER IT WITH POSITIVE THOUGHTS.
Replace “I can’t do that anymore” with “What CAN I do today?”

3. PULL OUT THE WEEDS OF WORRY.
Ask: Can I do something about this? If yes, take one small step. If not, take a deep breath and practice moving on.

4. STRENGTHEN YOUR ROOTS.
Take a walk, breathe deeply, create good sleep, and nurture your faith through quiet reflection.

5. GROW BRANCHES OF CONNECTION.
Call a friend, visit a neighbor, join a group, or share a laugh. Connection nourishes your world, your attitude, and your spirit.

6. ENJOY THE SHADE TODAY.
Stop living in yesterday’s regrets or tomorrow’s fears. Find one thing to enjoy RIGHT NOW!

You cannot control every storm, but you can choose what you nurture. Less worry. More gratitude. Less fear. FOR A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER LIFE, leave the ANXI-TREE behind. Start growing your TRANQUIL-TREE. It’s never too late to put down stronger roots and enjoy YOUR life growing around you!