The Juniper Tree in Walnut Canyon, by the Hopi Indian ruins

Juniper at Walnut Canyon National Monument

"The kingdom of heaven is within you," said the Juniper Tree. "It is within me too, in my junipery way."

"I know," I said, "But I am afraid."

"Grow," said the Juniper Tree. "Grow, for that is what we are made for, it is what we are meant to do. Live and grow, and revel in your aliveness."

"I am!" I said, "I am!"

"Isn't it beautiful?" said the Juniper. "And isn't it beautiful here?"