In the course of history, there comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground- a time… - Wangari Muta Maathai

There comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness . . . that time is now.

Trees are living symbols of peace and hope. A tree has roots in the soil yet reaches to the sky. It tells us that in order to aspire we need to be grounded and that no matter how high we go it is from our roots that we draw sustenance. It is a reminder to all of us who have had success that we cannot forget where we came from. It signifies that no matter how powerful we become in government or how many awards we receive, our power and strength and our ability to reach our goals depend on the people, those whose work remain unseen, who are the soil out of which we grow, the shoulders on which we stand.

Trees are living symbols of peace and hope. A tree has roots in the soil yet reaches to the sky. It tells us that in order to aspire we need to be grounded...

Until you dig a hole, you plant a tree, you water it and make it survive, you haven't done a thing. You are just talking.