Episode #9 of Just a Girl Under a 🌲 Tree, Reading a 📖 and Asking it to Love💗 Her
In today’s episode, I’m reading from The Comfort Book by Matt Haig. I chose a section called “Sum,” which beautifully reminds us that we are more than the labels of our human experiences. Often, we get tangled in seeing ourselves through the narrow lens of a single dominant negative emotion. This passage invites us to step back and embrace the bigger picture of who we truly are.
I love The Comfort Book because it’s filled with short, uplifting reflections that fit even the busiest days. It’s been described as “a collection of islands of hope,” and as the author reminds us, nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn’t give up.
For this reading, I sat beneath a tree marked with spray paint, chosen to be cut down soon. My youngest daughter, who is six, feels deeply connected to this tree, and we often stop to talk to it. I wanted to honor this tree today—acknowledging that nothing truly ceases to exist once it has been part of this world. It, too, belongs to something much larger than itself.
This tree reminds me of how everything we encounter leaves a mark—on the earth, in our memories, and within our hearts. Its presence, even now, holds meaning and connection that endures, no matter what lies ahead.
Have you ever felt a special connection to something in nature? I’d love to hear how it has shaped your perspective or brought meaning to your life. 🌳✨
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