Some vague thoughts crossing my mind

I just can’t help but recall the time spent at our camping trip. Something I noticed there is haunting me ever since. The trees standing tall between the harsh rivers current.

I wasn’t able to take my eyes off it, and was thinking just one thing. What did it gain from being there? It lost all its leaves, its fruits, and possibly even the power to bear these in near future.
Then the second thought passes by and I realize that its not only the gain that defines every action. It is in fact making a strong point standing the test of time and tide. It’s talking aloud about its invincible nature. The zeal to stand for something. The never say die spirit.

Then my mind wanders about towards the trees on the shore. They are green, blanketed with leaves, bearing fruits. They might not be as strong as the ones standing in water, but they have everything they have dreamed of.


Was facing that harsh current and proving your strength so important that they let go off the very reason of their existence (the leaves, fruits etc). Their very identity.

Was it worth?