This weekend at Pacific Spirit Regional Park, there was a self guided tour marked by signs along the trail that highlight some facts about the forests and inspire visitors to enjoy their time among the trees. We often go for walks in this park and this was a nice surprise as spring slowly creeps into the Pacific Northwest. One of my favorite groups of signs highlighted the poem “You Have Become a Forest” by Nikita Gill:
One day when you wake up, you will find that you have become a forest. You have grown roots and found strength in them that no one thought you had. You have become stronger and more beautiful, full of life giving qualities. You have learned to take all the negativity around you and turn it into oxygen for easy breathing. A host of wild creatures live inside you and you call them stories. A variety of beautiful birds rest inside your mind and you call them memories. You have become an incredible self sustaining thing of epic proportions. And you should be so proud of yourself, of how far you have come from the seeds of who you used to be.
You Have Become A Forest by Nikita Gill
The forest is my favorite place to go to relax and become inspired. I hope everyone can find some time to get outside this spring and enjoy nature.
Love the concept and the way you hung them on the trees…no holes in the bark!