I like the little willow tree and your connection to nature. And totally agree with you that life is about learning and experiencing new things.
And keeping wonder at the world, looking at the world, like a child would and sustaining that throughout your life, I think that is the secret to a good life.
Reminds me about my son asking me this morn if a bug feels pain after falling from the tree to the ground and whether or not the bug tells his buddy about the pain...
That is quite a profound question there from your son. How did you answer him?
I assured him that I am certain bugs do comminicate with each other and have emotions just like the birds, trees, dogs, cats... All living things.