Tree of life

how has the spring been treating you so far?

This week’s letter was meant to be about something different—something a bit more serious and all—but that can wait, we have time.

My friend Gorzat recently wrote in her newsletter about a tree of life—a traditional toy that used to be (and perhaps still is) sold to children during Emaus. I’m not quite sure why, but the idea of making one didn't want to leave me. Despite having no particular talent for such things, I went ahead and made one anyway.

Gorzat wrote that “according to ancient beliefs, the bird symbolised the soul.”

And it got me thinking: perhaps we’re all just trees, and souls are birds that come to rest on our branches—if only for a moment or two, for as long as our lives allow.

I wish your soul a restful time and joy.

Thank you for reading.

Wiktoria

PS. In this week's music corner Mahler - Symphony No. 2 Resurrection.

or, if you only have 17 minutes, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Russian Easter Overture op. 36.