Drawing an Autumn Tree
Draw an autumn tree. Let the tree symbolize yourself; for each part of the tree reflect on the following questions. Write your responses on that part of the tree.
the roots: who and what has given you nourishment and vitality in your life? who and what “roots” you in your time of significant change?
the trunk: what are your strengths? what events have channeled new life into you?
the leaves: what is dying in your life now? what do you feel called to let go of?
the bark: who or what protects you, comforts you?
the terminal buds on the ends of the branches: What is your hope?
Adapted from Joyce Rupp
Draw an autumn tree. Let the tree symbolize yourself; for each part of the tree reflect on the following questions. Write your responses on that part of the tree.
the roots: who and what has given you nourishment and vitality in your life? who and what “roots” you in your time of significant change?
the trunk: what are your strengths? what events have channeled new life into you?
the leaves: what is dying in your life now? what do you feel called to let go of?
the bark: who or what protects you, comforts you?
the terminal buds on the ends of the branches: What is your hope?
Adapted from Joyce Rupp