Look deeper into your cultural or religious history, then look at another one that you are conversant with and see if there are any similarities. The more you dig, you reveal what both sides share and what they don’t. Now, if we look at the aspect of commonality, there is nothing separating us as much which implies that we have a unified past and future.

What is the significance of the tree of life in your community?

A symbol could be personal to you, or it may be something you treasure as a family or society. It may be used in a particular language, as an image or as an interpretation based on cultural history. The universal symbols tend to surpass the space and time and people use them to seek inner self and in-depth reality that expresses the universal consciousness.

Associating trees with life has been there since the beginning of time and human era both in worldly measures and supernatural beings. Since it is a universal concept that we all share, human beings have characterized the tress with a unique status that enables them to connect with the spiritual world.

A connection to all

A tree has roots that are deeply buried in the soil and their work is to nourish the tree from the earth – the mother. The branches and leaves go up high to praise the sun – father and they receive the energy that they can transform to other growth uses. A tree of life could also mean that you are not alone. Since we are all connected as one, we are dependent on each other for ability to function, grow and develop.

Celtic view of the tree of life

The Celtics felt that there was a connection between human nature and the trees. So, they did not view them as food sources or shelter only, but also as places to form gatherings. Here are some of the ways they related trees to life.
A family connecting to ancestors

A tree represents your family generations. From a seed, the tree sprouts and grows to become something major – going further up. After some time, a new fruit will arise with seeds in it for the next generation. The branches reveal the family connections and their continuity. That implies the complex and never ending expansion that helps us locate our grandparents and the children in the coming generations.

Growth and uniqueness

A young tree will look similar to the next young one. As they both grow, wind, water and storms make them deflect and portray their differences. The branches will break at some point and regenerate to grow further in other directions. The soil beneath may also erode which means that the trees will have to back up by having stronger and deeper roots.
After the trying moments, they become unique but still gorgeous to contribute to the earth’s beauty. On the other hand, they display their kookiness and mannerism which defines their nature after going through all the life hardships.

The rebirth symbol

During winter, trees especially those with large leaves wither, and only the branches are left out. They enter the hibernation stage for the few months before spring comes by. The tree will produce tiny buds when the weather is conducive and burst out to the usual but this time round, every leaf is new. That is what represents a fresh start with all the positive energy and vibration, reputable health and a future full of opportunities.

Immortality

A tree is literally immortal. If you don’t believe it, view it this way; an old tree still has fruits and seeds that can still germinate and give forth to a new life. In that way, yes it is there to stay.

Growth and strength

When a tree is in its early stages, the roots are shallow. With time, they grow older, bigger and deeper. The branches that were initially small buds stretch upward and outward to reach the sun. We also grow older, bigger and stronger as time progresses and in the process, we gain the knowledge and experiences.

Wrapping up

You might be having that pendant with a tree of life symbol on it. If you still don’t know what it means, I hope the information above expounds more on what trees are to us and what they can signify.
What does the tree of life signify in your life?

The Tree Of Life: What Does It Mean To You