The Giving Tree

The greatest gift in life is to give. In children’s literature, The Giving Tree is a parable which speaks of the relationship between a tree and a boy where the latter takes everything from the tree throughout his life until only a stump remains.

There are many allegories which depict the joys of giving but none more so than this story. The selflessness of the tree giving until there’s nothing left to offer – I see a little of myself in that. I’ve been a giver my whole life and have always been happy to give unconditionally.

Some find such a relationship parasitic or even exploitative as the boy takes continuously without ever giving anything in return. But I believe that giving to your loved ones has always an expression of gratitude and appreciation with no strings attached.

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