I’m reading The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben at the moment and I cannot believe how moved I am by the book. It should be mandatory reading for every leader and politician. Excerpts of the book are also worth reading to children as a bedtime story so they can make dreams come true some day.
I am always comforted in the presence of trees. I never feel alone when I am in a grove and seek this companionship when ever I can. For example, my work in Esperance is always pretty full on and so on my way to the airport I invariably stop off at the Arboretum and I instantly feel a sense of being nurtured. From the book, I now I know why.
The picture I share today is a landscape of grass trees along the Ocean Beach Road between Lancelin and Jurien Bay in Western Australia, north of home. I love stopping here. Early one morning there were hundreds if not thousands of kangaroo lounging about blended in the grass. It is a serene place. It is usually filled with silence. It never fails to generate a sense of wonder and respect for ancient land. I love that this space humbles me in the best way.
Until next time
As always
a dawn bird
In response to Word of the Day Challenge – Emotional
A Shared Space 
I feel the same about the trees. I have added this book to my reading list. I have never seen grass trees before. Do they get very tall?
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It’s a wonderful book. I love the minutae of his work, all so important and it has made me appreciate how integrated life is.
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Some grass trees grow tall but not typically like trees. The grass trees grow about half an inch a year, so slow growers and ancient. Love them!
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One of my all-time favorite books!
Grass trees remind me of Joshua trees (in California/Arizona), which are a kind of Yucca. Not related, however!
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I do love his work Eliza! Just savouring this book, line by line. There’s something very romantic and ancient about Joshua trees. Grass trees do the same for me … they are ancient and not easily transplanted.
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they are among my favourite plants, lovely to see a vast open area of them.
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If ever driving past that way look for this landscape. It’s across the road from Nilgin Reserve. It’s amazing.
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I haven’t been through there for a few years now, we were going this year, but decided next year would suit the schedule much better.
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