As I sat down to share this message with you I took a moment to look out of the window as rain and high winds kicked up a storm.

From the comfort of my desk I watched as telephone wires turned like skipping ropes and a neighbour’s umbrella flipped inside out.

My attention was then drawn to a young tree. I must admit that I hadn’t noticed this sapling before and I found myself surprised by how flexible its trunk was.

The more I focussed on the tree, the less I noticed the weather, there was almost a calmness, a graceful resilience around how it dealt with the storm.

If things come to test you I invite you to think of the small tree somewhere in a Devon garden, moving gently and taking care of itself until the storm passes.

‍My Best Wishes, Ian Tucker.

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