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The Willow Tree withholds a very intimate and vulnerable symbolic signifigance to my life. Granddaughter Willow is a nuiance of all artistic creations of my personal, spiritual journey, and self discovery as an artist, writer, and actress.

The willow tree has a long history of symbolism rooted in spirituality and cultural traditions. There are references to the willow tree in Celtic and Christian tradition, among others. One of the most valuable traits of the willow tree is its flexibility. The willow tree is one of the few trees that is capable of bending in outrageous poses without snapping. A powerful metaphor for those of us seeking recovery or a spiritual path. The message of the willow tree is to adjust with life, rather than fighting it, surrendering to the process. We must let go and surrender completely to our innermost selves and simultaneously, we gain a deeper understanding of our subconscious.

The willow tree’s ability to not only survive, but also thrive in some of the most challenging conditions is truly remarkable. We can also look at how the willow tree encourages the expression of deep emotions, including grief and sadness through tears and teaching us the value and consequences of love and loss. One of the greatest symbolic meanings of the willow tree is that even through great loss we have the ability to grow and there is potential for something new.

With that being said My Great Great Grandmother was a true Willow Tree. Now watching me from above I've learned and I'm still learning to endure all that she had and more. As I continue to grow through the storms heaviest fall. I find myself growing into a strong Willow just as she'd.

Thus the creation of this blog. Granddaughter Willow is heavily focused on Buddhist themes, such as kindness, compassion, mindfulness, selflessness, and non-attachment. In hopes of sharing my journey of growth and that it may be beneficial to you. You will find posts about living out loud, finding your purpose, and pursuing your dreams. Strongly catered to artist, and actors with creative visions of personally written prose,poetry, and monologues. I hope this blog sparks light in many artists in need of an outlet promoting personal & spiritual growth. Stay tuned for Granddaughter Willow A feature Film. Coming Soon! In loving Memory of Mildred Witcher.

Enjoy!