The Tree Of Immortality


Ever wondered how all things around us were created? Not everyone is interested of knowing... Long time ago, all things are flattened and everywhere you go there is darkness. So how can you see or know things around you even when you were born then as immortal? When the universe was created, the four known elements were already there. These four elements (excluding Wood as fifth) thought of building their own world in any way possible where they can produce something different out of their own distinct creations. There was never a competition among these elements because each element, regardless of its own component or composition, wanted to exist and co-exist with the others. The present generation that we now have is mostly dependent on physical form and nature. We have seen and learned a lot of things around us because we live in a physical world that allow us to sense them all. Only the sixth element, the Spirit within us, makes us all different in ways of thinking, acting and sensing things. Whatever the spirit is inside of you or me, respect it and value it! No one knows the future, only speculations and assumptions are stirred that even Science or Religion cannot fully explain. The Tree of Immortality was perceived by almost everybody as a myth or illusion. When trees appeared on the grounds of the Earth, a planet as presently known, they are given special tasks to safeguard anyone or anything that cares for them. People see trees only as "trees" because of their physical form. But unlike humans, trees are the most resilient of all living creations. Spirits are within trees and not everybody can feel them. There was a restless time and an open space when different premordial spirits were lingering around for thousands of years and had no place to go. These spirits asked the Higher Spirit above them for guidance and solace to survive. They also asked for pardon for whatever wrongdoing their parents or ancestors may have committed against the law of balance and order during their time of existence. And because these spirits have a clean intention and a better purpose of survival, they were gifted with immortality. ... ... ... For many generations now, trees are representations of hope. They embody the harmony that people of the present time are longing for. With harmony, peace is achievable. Not all humans believe in immortality, but all trees do.

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