Many of us living urban lives barely notice the presence of a simple tree anymore. What we need to realize is that these life-givers are not only good for our physical health, but our hearts and minds like them too.
Trees are rich with symbolism and always have been. The tree of life is the perfect example of this. This all-encompassing tree often serves to represent immortality or fertility, and has different religious connotations depending on what culture's literature one is looking at.
The olive tree is another wonderful example of rich tree meaning. The leafy branches of the olive tree have been alluded to countless times in literary works and are classic symbols of abundance, glory and peace. They were used to crown the victors of games and wars.
The bonsai tree originated 2000 years ago during China's Han Dynasty. The bonsai trees' trunks were gnarled and were often thought to look like dragons or birds. The bonsai tree came to symbolize peace, harmony and all good things.
Finally, the lemon tree has been around for thousands of year as well, and was thought of in a variety of ways. Mesopotamians raised them for their fragrance and their beauty, while Egyptians used them for embalming and Romans used them as moth balls. The citrus fruits were also thought of as aphrodisiacs and as a cure for fever.
