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TREE
SAnd relationships
An instructional slideshow by Ethan Unklesbay
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THE TREE OF UNDERSTANDING
DEEP ROOTS Branches which bend rather than break
Getting to know one another
Tolerance of differences
• Spending quality time together
• Building memories together
Able to fall back on solid commitments instead of letting a current “storm” break the relationship
Trusting rather than doubting
Willingness to change without abandoning oneself
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THE SHADE TREE
• Depend on and open up to
• Share our personal feelings, dreams, fears, etc.
Someone we can
• Strong and lasting friendship
• Understanding• A system of support and
security
We develop
• Develop romance• “Make it through the
winter”
We do not
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THE SHADE TREE
Things to gainThings still lacking
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THE FRUIT TREE
A little bit of
romance
Fun and exciting activities
and memories
Protection and
security of a
shade tree
Remember again that neither fruit trees nor shade trees have what it takes to make it through a “hard winter”. Fruit trees will only bear fruit for a season.
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THINK ABOUT WHAT HAS CHANGED SINCE THE SHADE TREES
What has been gained?
What is different in a better way?
What is still missing?
Why does that missing thing matter?
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REMEMBER!Trees of Understanding must have deep roots and branches that will bend rather than break
Fruit trees bear fruit only for a season
Shade trees will comfort and protect us
The proverbial “fruit” of the fruit tree is not physical affection; rather, the memories, fun, and excitement that will enrich a relationship
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THE EVERGREEN TREE
This is what we seek to grow, a deep-rooted, strong-limbed relationship that will endure.
The evergreen tree casts shade and stays green in all seasons. It may not always bear fruit that seems immediately gratifying, but leaves a strong and protected fruit (the pinecone) that is sure to last.
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STRONG BRANCHES HOLD UP THROUGH WINTER STORMS AND BEAR THE HEAVY SNOW
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Growth
seems limitle
ss
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A forest of shade
trees
A small orchard of fruit trees
One majestic evergree
n
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