Roots

The roots in my Tree of Life are digging deeper--because they have to. The earth is growing dryer and water is more scarce. My roots used to drink from the top layer of soil, soaking in the joys of that rained down. Now my joys seem less frequent or, at least, they quench my thirst less. Now I crawl through the ground looking for a new lifeblood: Peace. Contentment. I'm hoping that this simpler, less frequent water source is enough because I'm a mature, stronger tree. Established. But only time will tell.