That’s the magic. A tree doesn’t stop reaching for the sky. You might have a branch labeled “career path” that’s totally different from the one labeled “happiness path.” And that’s okay. Last year, my neighbor Bob—a retired accountant—started a little birdhouse business.
Deepak Chopra Quote: “Life is like a tree and its root is consciousness
Everyone said he was nuts. Now his yard is full of birds, and he’s got a waiting list. New branches pop up when you’re not looking, often from the moments you least expect. That awkward conversation at the coffee shop could grow into a job offer. A silly hobby could turn into a side hustle.
What about the roots?
You can’t talk about branches without the roots. They’re the silent part, the stuff you don’t see. Your roots are your childhood, your past mistakes, the bedtime stories your grandma told you. They hold the whole thing up. When the storms come—and they will—it’s the roots that keep you from toppling over.
I’ve got a friend whose roots are shaky. He moved every year as a kid. But you know what? He learned to send out really deep roots in his friendships. He makes sure they’re solid. So if your roots feel thin, just know you can always grow them deeper. It takes time, like a good stew.
