“It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.”
― Dieter F. Uchtdorf
This Jacaranda tree stands at a crossroad right opposite to our old office. I used to look at it everyday…the lush leaves, the pretty purple blooms, the tree’s silhouette against the setting sun…
Unfortunately, the tree went dry a couple of years ago. At that time I assumed it was the winter normal. But sadly, spring too didnt seem to make a difference.
Perhaps it was all the digging around its base, to make way for rainwater canal that sapped it of its life. Or so I thought and had kind of given up on it.
A few days ago, on my way back home from one of my errands, I was in for a pleasant surprise to see that it had sprung back to life!! Maybe the lockdown did help it to bounce back unhindered 🙂
It is only partially restored but the sight filled me with joy!
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Joining this week’s edition of #ThursdayTreeLove hosted by Parul. The linky goes live on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Hop over to see and enjoy more tree pictures and stories!
If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link it back to her latest #thursdaytreelove post.
Until next time!
Cheers 🙂
SoftyPink n GloriousRed 
That’s wonderful!! Maybe the lockdown meant no traffic or other human intervention at that site which allowed any surviving branch to grow! Superb observation!!
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Yes.. I think so too. Thank you Archana 🙂 Have a lovely day!
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This was a good find, Priya. Thanks for sharing and I hope to see you back tomorrow.
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Thank you Parul 🙂 Couldnt join yesterday, but I hope to make the time soon…
Wish you a fab #TTL and a lovely weekend.
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I’ve only knowingly seen a jacaranda tree once in my life, and it wasn’t during its bloom. I would so love to see one in bloom, in person, one day. These must be pretty hardy (as far as abuse) trees.
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Oh! yes.. they are lovely when in bloom. Hope you get to see one soon.
Thank you Alana 🙂 Have a lovely weekend.
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Thank you for this message of resilience and the reminder to never give up hope. These trees living in spite of the adversity are to be commended. I can imagine the cheers when you saw it. Sending good energy.
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Indeed. So glad you liked it, JoAnna! Thank you. Have a lovely weekend 🙂
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Love the quote and the picture too:)
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Thank you Angela 🙂 Have a lovely day and week ahead.
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