A tree uses what comes its way to nurture itself. By sinking its roots deeply into the earth, by accepting the rain that flows towards it, by reaching out to the sun, the tree perfects its character and becomes great. Absorb, absorb, absorb. That is the secret of the tree. - Deng Ming-Dao
2007, December 26
BWV 248.19
For Christmas Day Two from Bach
J.E. Gardiner with the alto aria from the Christmas Oratorio, Christmas Day 2, BWV 248.19.

