Tree roots are a source of inspiration to me right now. When they sense moisture nearby, their roots stretch to absorb the moisture they need.
It's often an effort for tree roots to reach for those underground water sources. The tree trunks themselves don't move, but their roots do spread to find needed nourishment. Those roots push through the earth until they get where they need to go. Then they transfer the moisture upwards into the tree trunk, which takes it on up into the branches and leaves.
Sometimes things don't go quite so well. Occasionally tree roots find their way into wells and plumbing pipes. They don't always recognize they're causing problems as they hunt for the water they need.
A retired man and his wife, who live near me, had to cut down a tree that had been in their front yard for decades because the roots kept growing into their plumbing. More than once, they were faced with costly repair bills. They finally decided the tree had to go. It took a long time to remove the tree and its roots, but they finally succeeded. Though they miss the tree, they don't miss those mounting repair costs.
Sometimes we're a little like trees. We sense the need to stretch our boundaries, change jobs, make different friends, or even move to a different city, state or country. If we don't take the time to plan ahead and weigh the complications against the opportunities, we can make choices that hurt rather than help us.
Tree roots remind me to be open to needed change while weighing all the factors that the change could bring. Once I've thought things through carefully, then I can make a wiser decision about what to do.
Trees are amazing teachers.