TreeLog

I love taking photos of rainbows, even when I am driving! 

Rainbows fill me with childlike wonder. I was always drawn to those vivid colours in the sky, even without knowing the science behind it. As they appear after a drizzle of rain, rainbows are a symbol of hope that better moments can appear out of nowhere.

On Tuesday this week, I was driving to town and we kept seeing rainbows along the way. For me it’s a little wink from the universe to say “keep going”…

During school days we were taught the mnemonic “Richard Of York Gained Battle In Vain” to remember the seven colours ( Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet). Scientific explanations about rainbows speak about refraction and dispersion of light. Sunlight can pass through water in the air and cause this spectrum of colours to appear. The rainbow can also appear from any airborne water element, even mist or sprays.

A rainbow is actually circular in shape but what the human eye sees is only half of the phenomenon, forming an arc in the sky. It is even more mysterious as according to research, the eye and brain also do not see or recognise all the colours. There are millions of different colours.

Have you heard people saying that rainbows stop rain from pouring? It can trick the mind to think so as the arc forms a protective layer between the sky and earth but without scientific evidence this will remain a myth…

In Mauritius we do not have rainbows only in the sky but we also have rainbow hued earth. A natural phenomenon caused by volcanic activity and erosion. I have been fortunate to work at this magical place called Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth with red, blue, green colours beneath my feet. Would you like to read more about this beautiful place?

The Banyan tree

I am the Banyan tree; a peculiar and mysterious tree with roots hanging from my branches. Ever heard of that? 

My family originates from the ficus species. I have green strong leaves and hairlike threads overhanging from my branches. These threads become roots and can grow into new trunks when they touch the ground or interlock with branches, making me expand in size if the hanging roots are not maintained.

My life can be dramatic. Sometimes the new  born stalks can cause the old tree trunk to suffocate and die, leaving a hollow space in the middle.

In some cultures, I am venerated as a sacred tree. For instance in India, married women tie a thread around my trunk during the “Vat Savitri” festival. I am also known as the national tree of India.

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This is my painting of the Banyan tree done in 2018. The aerial roots were delicately painted to show the interwoven threads. I wanted to depict the connection between the earth and the spiritual realm, with the light coming from the bottom and moving to the crown chakra. 

Years later, little did I know that my new office would be called the Banyan House with a beautiful Banyan Tree gracing the entrance☺️

Mysteriously yours

Keshtree 

I had asked myself this question numerous times “what is my purpose here on earth?”

The answer was not always crystal clear but I knew that I wanted to live with purpose and contribute to something positive in the world. I wanted a meaningful life, something bigger than myself. 

Along life’s journey, our priorities change; what started as a passionate project twenty years ago during my undergraduate days faded over time while working in the corporate world. 

The seeds were planted but were hidden in the dark. In 2019, I decided to quit my corporate job to become an entrepreneur and founded “My Treehouse”. I wanted to work for a cause. I will tell more about this journey in future posts.

I knew for sure that my purpose was to raise awareness about protecting our beautiful natural environment. I wanted to work for Mother Earth as she is the one sustaining us everyday. 

Art and Nature are two topics I am passionate about and I have created this blog as a space to share my love for Mother Earth with the hope that it can inspire and help others to preserve her natural beauty. 

Let’s grow together on this journey.

With love and light

Keshtree

P.S I do really have a “tree” in my name🌳