Once there was a majestic Forest covering acres of land all the way to the beautiful Ocean. The Ocean and the Forest had grown up together, next to one another for as long as they could remember, but I think the Ocean was a little older.
Year after year they watched intently, admiring each others beauty and strength. The Forest with his cool breeze and deep roots, standing so tall and strong. Protecting the many plants and animals making their homes within his shade. And the Ocean with her beautiful blue waves and constant energy, bringing sustenance and life to all those within her.
Yet as time went by the Forest wanted more.
He asked the Ocean, "Ocean, can you be with me like a tree? Can you come up on land? I want you to be like me."
"We cannot be the same." Said the Ocean, "We are different. I do not have roots or branches, or stand tall in the wind. I am made of water and sand and home to all the fish in the sea. If I was to be you then who would be me?"
The Forest was upset, and the Ocean went quiet for a long time. Until one of the smallest trees whispered into the wind, "Are we not already one and the same?"
"There is rain for us to drink and the air for fish to breath,
Nests for all the ocean birds as they settle down in the trees,
Rocks and sand to feed our roots and driftwood for the sea,
Each of us are part of this bigger picture if you ask me."
The Ocean and the Forest realized that their worlds were larger than each of them combined and both were an important part of it. This was to be their divine dance of life, each sharing their gifts with one another to create a world greater then themselves.
