photo by Henry Coates
We would like to conclude our January update, with words from Wangari Maathai’s autobiography. Lovingly called, “The Tree Mother of Africa,” Maathai has worked tirelessly for environmental and women’s issues. May her words inspire us as we continue to embrace the new year. ”Trees have been an essential part of my life and have provided me with many lessons. Trees are living symbols of peace and hope. A tree has roots in the soil yet reaches to the sky. It tells us that in order to aspire we need to be grounded, and that no matter how high we go it is from our roots that we draw sustenance. It is a reminder to all of us who have had success that we cannot forget where we come from.”
Posted on January 29th, 2009 by Nancy
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