The Jungle and Its Trees

In our lives we occupy ourselves with small thought that can make the ‘whole’ picture blurry. We see trees, shrubs, fruits, flowers, insects and animals. We forget that they all play a part in the ecosystem of a jungle (or forest, whichever you prefer).

To survive, we have to consider the small threads in life; stringing them together results in a complex mesh which stretches, shears, tears and heals. For some the mesh becomes stronger and bigger as they progress in life. For others, as the years go by, the mesh starts to unravel and disintegrates into its individual strings that get strewn around by the wind. The opposite is also true, where a dishevelled and grimy blanket of life brings itself together, brushes aside the creases and flutters confidently in the breeze.

It is important to consider all components of a jungle and be considerate of how they are intertwined and dependent upon each other. It is also important to stand on top of a hill and observe the forest as an entity itself.