MARCH MADNESS? MORE LIKE MARCH METHODNESS
I was thinking about my recent conversation with my friends regarding growth and resilience, and I kept coming back to the symbolism of the Alder tree. In the Celtic Ogham tradition, the Alder (Fearn) represents the period starting in mid-march, the exact moment the world begins to wake up, what makes the Alder fascinating isn't just the height, but its unique relationship with water and change. I thought you might find these reflections on how it relates to our daily lives helpful: 1. Resilience in mental health: ''the wood that never rots'' The Alder is famous for its durability underwater. while most wood decay when submerged an Alder actually becomes harder, eventually turning as strong as stone. in relation to mental health this is a powerful metaphor. it means that our difficult or submerged emotionally turbulent period don't have to lead to decay. instead high pressure environments should be the very thing that solidifies our characters. 2. Balance in Re...