World's tallest xmas tree & creating a short family tree

Trees & Conflicts

Many conflicts in the world are connected with trees. Sri Lanka is no exception. First was the Bo tree with Sangamitta therani. Then there were the Cinnamon trees which attracted sailors with economic interests. With them came Coffee, Tea & Rubber trees. Sri Lanka encountered many military & social conflicts due to these trees.

     

Reconciliation is vital in a post conflict era. Constructing the world’s tallest Christmas tree at the Galle Face green will strengthen reconciliation according to those building it. If so it may help Sri Lankans to reach economic prosperity.

Sri Lankans use trees & some parts of them for economic gain. The tallest Christmas tree is being constructed with Galvanized Iron pipes (GI) & Chicken mesh. Once Christmas is over we may see pipes & mesh from the tree being sold at hardware stores to those who need.  

    

This is the time some get festival cash advances. Citizens should be cautious when managing money to purchase any item including hardware. The tall Christmas tree may remind you of Jack & the beanstalk. If we select wisely & save money we may end in prosperity like Jack.

If we don’t, we may end like the man who tried to reach prosperity by hanging onto the tail of an elephant. Some may say that at present those who reach great heights by hanging onto the tail of the elephant will not fall. One can never say. Hence, such people also should play safe.  

One may think that only those who allocated resources to the family tree will only crash. It is wise for the average citizen to keep these in mind & manage resources to avoid conflicts. If we don’t, it will have an impact on our lives & families. We might end with ‘Bonsai’ family trees.   

© Dr. Samitha Hettige, December 2016