I take no less than a half hour upon waking every day to read from several spiritually inspired daily reflection books and to meditate on what I've read and consider what I'd like my day to bring. I do the same at night before going to sleep with thanks for all my blessings. I've been doing this for nearly 3 years now and I have the most unbelievable serenity throughout each day!! I love what you wrote about the trees! I live in Texas and am surrounded by Pines and Oaks in my area and will be thinking of you as I sit quietly in nature in my neck of the woods! Your Mother sounds like a very special person!! Thank you!!