The beautiful, majestic tress has to be approximately 150 years of age (judging from the knotted branches). We have one here in Jacksonville called “Treaty Oak” and botanists state it is approximately 300 years old. Its amazing how beautiful people, plants and animals get with age.
Awesome picture. I love trees ‘cos they radiate such wonderful energies. When you connect and ask them help, with love and respect… They are great Healers.
Thanks for sharing this magnificent tree with us.
Namaste,
Ma’ayhia.”
Hey my good friend. This is my first communication with you. I have been a fan since “the beginning”, 91. Your words and music have been a soundtrack of my life, if you will. I have seen you in multiple cities since 94. I recently move to SoCal. I know the tree, it it two blocks from my house. After seeing your picture, I decided to get out of the car and walk up to it. It has amazing energy and now I make a point to see it as often as possible. It is truly magnificent.
In this DVD world, I was wondering about your original acoustic session from the first record. It a truly incredible performances, specifically Deep Water and Violet. Until now VHS is the only way see these. Do you think we could one day have them on a DVD. Even a bonus feature would be great.
I am always eagerly awaiting the release of your new material. To be to speak to you personally is such a thrill. You have touched my life and have made a difference to this world. Thanks for all you are.
A privllege for that old & wise tree. every mournig saying hello to SEAL!! Each one learning from each other.
You say “when you go to work” I guess you mean the recording studio? Cause I cant imagine SEAL behing a desk in a regular office. ha!
Trees are kind of a methaphor for humanity.+
I know this tree well, I visit it often and yes… I love in Los Angeles. This is a fig tree as someone already mentioned, it’s also known as a Bodhi Tree in India and was the exact type of tree THE BUDDHA sat under when he received enlightenment. This is a very sacred tree, and I was drawn to it by a series of coincidences. I read the book “Healing with the Fairies” by Doreen Virtue and in it the fairies say you can be lead to a “soul-mate” tree, by the fairies themselves by just asking them. So I did that as I held the book in my hoome and lo and behold, about one month later I was lead through a series of intuitive nudges to this tree. I couldn’t believe that the fairies found such an incredible tree for me in a city park!
I do not wish to give the location of it, but this is a very powerful tree and from I can tell, after having spent much time with it, that it’s somewhat of a “people magnet”. I’ve never seen so many people drawn to one tree before. I’m not sure of the background of the tree, but it must be at least 100 years old!
So….my soul-mazte tree given to me by the fairies wind’s up in a blog by Seal… who would have guessed. I hope Seal spends more time with it, this tree can reveal untold truths to you. I would even bet that holy men in India spend as much time as they can around tree’s like this one. Enlightentment is not for just those who meditate all day… it can be found, with the help of a sacred tree.
If you look carefully at the roots of this tree, you can see dark red stones embedded in it. It has huge volcanic rocks which the roots have grown around under the tree. This is truly a magical being. I would highly recommend getting the above mentioned book so you too can “receive” your soul-mate tree.
So I’m happy a friend told me about this photo of “my” fig tree on Seal’s website. I’m sure many can benefit from this amazing tree, reach out to the nature and nature will reveal it’s secrets to you~!!!
dang…I miss a day or two of the blog and I read you broke your leg/foot!! I havent seen anything in the news about it..so Kristin where’d you get the dirt on this??? But anyways..Seal I hope that it wasnt a complicated break and that you’ll be on the mend soon ( hubby is an ortho doc) And Im sure it’s good to have your family back home too!!! welcome home Heidi and kidlets!!!
Beth
P.S. Kristin..where in Cleveland are you??? Have lots of in-laws out there be there in a few months myself
Hello, Seal! I hope your foot is healing well. I wonder by any chance did you break your cuboid bone? Running, maybe? My hubby (the Big Guy and former runner I told you about) was running on a rough trail and broke the cuboid bone in his left foot! And he had to wear an aircast too, like you.
Funny story: his broken foot is what made us connect. We started talking when he learned that I had broken my elbow (a radial head fracture from flying over the handlebars of my bike!) a week before he broke his foot. So 2 injured people started commiserating about their broken body parts and learned that they had much more in common. The rest, as they say, is history!
BTW, his foot healed up nicely and he doesn’t have any problems with it now.
Hi S, Is this true? Did you really break your leg? Please let us know what’s going on. Like kristin said we will all be concerned until we here from you….so drop us a line:-(
What?!?!? you broke your leg? I dind’t know that….How? When? Are you managing alright? Please update us, we will all be concerned until we hear from you. KJ
I know that tree… It’s in Beverly Hills, is it? (I like to hug at least one tree per day.) And, leg break? OUCH!? …I actually stopped by because I heard Seal’s friend Regis is getting heart surgery; I send good thoughts… xoxo
Here’s a thought…you share with us things you see when you go to work..is there a place on your blog for US to share with you what we see when WE go to work..or take the kids to school? I for one know I would have a funny picture of this donkey that stands in the field on only three legs…it is a riot to see….
because he has FOUR legs. : )
You could post the ones you think are ok to have on your site…..you have total control…but maybe being able to share with you who WE are might be kind of fun.
What a wonderful tree. If I’M correct this is indeed a fig, but I’m not an intender
I’ve seen one similar to this in Sydney’s Royal Botanical Garden, so huge that I could make it fit only into 2 pictureswhich I attached together
Where I live trees are in blooms right now and they make you feel so fresh and new. Thank you for sharing this pic with us Seal. Have a great day and a belated Happy Birthday to you!
Lovin the tree. Isn’t it amazing how (like a good piece of art work)something can take your breath away and you can spend hours in it’s company and never get tired of looking at it. Fantastic.
okay..okay..smoking is something I’m working on. Not just because of your kind words..but because I realize it’s not good for me. take solice in knowing I’m trying hard to quit. I turned 40 on Monday and my new mantra to myself is to take better care of me. So..first things first, loose the smokes. I’m on it.(crossing heart)
I wanted to share a joke one of my patients shared with me and I found it rather humorous. Hope you do too.
A man moved into an old house and was told by the real estate broker that the house was haunted and really never had any lasting tennents. He waved it all off and moved in anyway. The first night he heard a voice..”Sell your house…go to Vegas..” Struck him weird the first few nights he heard it. But it lasted for months and months. The voice would say to him..”Sell your house..go to Vegas.” So one day, he decides to..sell the house and go to Vegas. The voice called to him again on the plane..”Take all the money and go to Ceaser’s Palace..” He listened to the voice for a few days and decided to go to Ceaser’s Palace. Again the voice said to him..”Go to the Roulette table and put everything on red 24. So the man went to the table and put everything on red 24..The dealer spun the wheel..the ball went round and round and stopped on black 7..the voice suddenly said…”Crap.”
Looking at this pic again, it does make you want to climb it, it brings out the tomboyish kid I use to be…Well I guess I am still a bit of a big kid:-)
What a beautiful tree! And what a beautiful poem. Thanks for posting that. I adore trees. I have three ash trees in my backyard and also a fig tree. I get extremely upset when trees get cut down. It is painful. So thanks for sharing the tree. I love that line:” and never hurry through the world but walk slowly and bow often.” I need to remember that.
Love,
Allyson
What kind of camera are you shooting your pictures with? Do you ever get a chance to just wander thru a town and take pictures? Do you have any plans for a 2007 tour? Will you be coming to the NE in the US?
wow! i have had a thing for trees for years i draw them and sketch them this tree is so majestic!!there is something so pure about trees !!!thanks for sharing love Marci
it is a stunning tree , they can age them now a days by putting a band round them and i presume sending sound waves through them. ( my mom and dad told me they talk to the park groundsmen a lot !!!!!) and we walk round the park most saturdays .its amazing what you miss all around you. I love nice skies too……. luv sue xx
Wow, this tree has history… Who planted it??
In owr life we have so many ameising thinks, and we just “walk” near and never stoppped. You have such good ey as Voice.
You are good SOUL…
love
S.
Thank you for sharing it with us! I love that you do .. its like a peek into your day.
And yes , there are a lot of beautiful things in S. Cal. You just have to take the time to notice. Today, there were clouds nestled just below the mountains peaks.. snow capped their tops.. it was breathtaking.
Wow! Obviously its very old!! Makes me wonder its history..who planted it.. I’m sure it has a story.Theres another nice poem .. I think that I shall never see. A thing as beautiful as a tree. Its lifts its leafy arms to pray… I forget the rest.. My dad used to say it to me.
Oh by the by…I turned 40 on Monday..thought it would be horrifying..like people running from the big scary thing in the sky..you know..back in the old black and white movies? Well..I guess being 40 isn’t so bad..it’s only bad when people say..”Oh..you don’t look bad for your age at all.”…..THATS….when I say…”NOBODY SAYS THAT TO 30 YEAR OLD WOMEN!” GRRRRRRRRRR…anyway..I was blessed to be around one more year so I’ll take that and run with it. Do you ever worry about aging and looking your age? Any idea about a clothing line? I know we touched briefly on this..I’m ready for my husband to look equally as hot..thank you very much..(BIG SMILE)
that is probably the most amazing tree I have ever seen! Are you sure that is in S.California? I did not know there was anything that beautiful down there.
Wow, look at that majestic old tree. It looks like it could be one of those trees that come to life in the Lord of the Rings movie, The Twin Towers.I wonder what kind of tree it is (something unique to Cali?), and how old it is?
Beautiful, thanks for sharing. It is nice to see a green tree (remember, it’s winter in my world).
A very spectacular tree…I love seeing the older ones..just think of the stories that tree could tell….that one looks like its in the magnolia family…is it??? Thanks for sharing Seal
The instant I saw your beautiful tree, I thought of a beautiful poem by one of my favorite poets…
When I Am Among the Trees
When I am among the trees,
especially the willows and the honey locust,
equally the beech, the oaks, and the pines,
they give off such hints of gladness.
I would almost say that they save me, and daily.
I am so distant from the hope of myself,
in which I have goodness, and discernment,
and never hurry through the world
but walk slowly, and bow often.
Around me the trees stir in their leaves
and call out, “Stay awhile.”
The light flows from their branches.
And they call again, “It’s simple,” they say,
“and you too have come
into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled
with light, and to shine.”
The beautiful, majestic tress has to be approximately 150 years of age (judging from the knotted branches). We have one here in Jacksonville called “Treaty Oak” and botanists state it is approximately 300 years old. Its amazing how beautiful people, plants and animals get with age.
Take care and God bless,
Iris
Awesome picture. I love trees ‘cos they radiate such wonderful energies. When you connect and ask them help, with love and respect… They are great Healers.
Thanks for sharing this magnificent tree with us.
Namaste,
Ma’ayhia.”
Hey my good friend. This is my first communication with you. I have been a fan since “the beginning”, 91. Your words and music have been a soundtrack of my life, if you will. I have seen you in multiple cities since 94. I recently move to SoCal. I know the tree, it it two blocks from my house. After seeing your picture, I decided to get out of the car and walk up to it. It has amazing energy and now I make a point to see it as often as possible. It is truly magnificent.
In this DVD world, I was wondering about your original acoustic session from the first record. It a truly incredible performances, specifically Deep Water and Violet. Until now VHS is the only way see these. Do you think we could one day have them on a DVD. Even a bonus feature would be great.
I am always eagerly awaiting the release of your new material. To be to speak to you personally is such a thrill. You have touched my life and have made a difference to this world. Thanks for all you are.
A privllege for that old & wise tree. every mournig saying hello to SEAL!! Each one learning from each other.
You say “when you go to work” I guess you mean the recording studio? Cause I cant imagine SEAL behing a desk in a regular office. ha!
Trees are kind of a methaphor for humanity.+
Hello Seal!
From the photo it looks as if there is a door or path in the tree. Very interesting don’t you think? As if the tree has grown the way to a journey;O)
Love, Janet
Just beautiful.
Peace,
Ernie
Fall River, MA
I know this tree well, I visit it often and yes… I love in Los Angeles. This is a fig tree as someone already mentioned, it’s also known as a Bodhi Tree in India and was the exact type of tree THE BUDDHA sat under when he received enlightenment. This is a very sacred tree, and I was drawn to it by a series of coincidences. I read the book “Healing with the Fairies” by Doreen Virtue and in it the fairies say you can be lead to a “soul-mate” tree, by the fairies themselves by just asking them. So I did that as I held the book in my hoome and lo and behold, about one month later I was lead through a series of intuitive nudges to this tree. I couldn’t believe that the fairies found such an incredible tree for me in a city park!
I do not wish to give the location of it, but this is a very powerful tree and from I can tell, after having spent much time with it, that it’s somewhat of a “people magnet”. I’ve never seen so many people drawn to one tree before. I’m not sure of the background of the tree, but it must be at least 100 years old!
So….my soul-mazte tree given to me by the fairies wind’s up in a blog by Seal… who would have guessed. I hope Seal spends more time with it, this tree can reveal untold truths to you. I would even bet that holy men in India spend as much time as they can around tree’s like this one. Enlightentment is not for just those who meditate all day… it can be found, with the help of a sacred tree.
If you look carefully at the roots of this tree, you can see dark red stones embedded in it. It has huge volcanic rocks which the roots have grown around under the tree. This is truly a magical being. I would highly recommend getting the above mentioned book so you too can “receive” your soul-mate tree.
So I’m happy a friend told me about this photo of “my” fig tree on Seal’s website. I’m sure many can benefit from this amazing tree, reach out to the nature and nature will reveal it’s secrets to you~!!!
Beth..I saw some pictures and it looks like it’s his foot or ankle but not the entire leg.
DUDE…boardin’ is for the young ones…Slide into the 40′s Seal..it’s ok…you can still ride the chair lifts for fun! : )
Laura
a mom in her 40′s
dang…I miss a day or two of the blog and I read you broke your leg/foot!! I havent seen anything in the news about it..so Kristin where’d you get the dirt on this???
But anyways..Seal I hope that it wasnt a complicated break and that you’ll be on the mend soon 
( hubby is an ortho doc) And Im sure it’s good to have your family back home too!!! welcome home Heidi and kidlets!!!
Beth
be there in a few months myself
P.S. Kristin..where in Cleveland are you??? Have lots of in-laws out there
S,
My son just posted his get well wishes..
and on his request..I give you a big hug and a kiss….(((( Seal))) XOXO
Rest and heal..you have three kids to chase !!
Love
Laura
Hello, Seal! I hope your foot is healing well. I wonder by any chance did you break your cuboid bone? Running, maybe? My hubby (the Big Guy and former runner I told you about) was running on a rough trail and broke the cuboid bone in his left foot! And he had to wear an aircast too, like you.
Funny story: his broken foot is what made us connect. We started talking when he learned that I had broken my elbow (a radial head fracture from flying over the handlebars of my bike!) a week before he broke his foot. So 2 injured people started commiserating about their broken body parts and learned that they had much more in common. The rest, as they say, is history!
BTW, his foot healed up nicely and he doesn’t have any problems with it now.
Good luck, and welcome home Heidi and the kids!
Hi Seal,
Healing wishes are sent for your left foot.
Peace, Janet
Hi S, Is this true? Did you really break your leg? Please let us know what’s going on. Like kristin said we will all be concerned until we here from you….so drop us a line:-(
Peace & Love.
I
What?!?!? you broke your leg? I dind’t know that….How? When? Are you managing alright? Please update us, we will all be concerned until we hear from you.
KJ
I know that tree… It’s in Beverly Hills, is it? (I like to hug at least one tree per day.) And, leg break? OUCH!?
…I actually stopped by because I heard Seal’s friend Regis is getting heart surgery; I send good thoughts… xoxo
Hello Seal
heard you broke your leg. I´m really sorry and you are all by yourself because your wife is here in Germany.
I wish you all the best.
Claudia (Germany)
The tree is majestic. What a privilege to be able to see it daily. It reminds me of a poem I wrote a few years ago. Your music inspires me. God Bless.
Here’s a thought…you share with us things you see when you go to work..is there a place on your blog for US to share with you what we see when WE go to work..or take the kids to school? I for one know I would have a funny picture of this donkey that stands in the field on only three legs…it is a riot to see….
because he has FOUR legs. : )
You could post the ones you think are ok to have on your site…..you have total control…but maybe being able to share with you who WE are might be kind of fun.
Just a thought…
Keep on keepin’ on.
Laura
What a wonderful tree. If I’M correct this is indeed a fig, but I’m not an intender
Have a great day and a belated Happy Birthday to you!
I’ve seen one similar to this in Sydney’s Royal Botanical Garden, so huge that I could make it fit only into 2 pictureswhich I attached together
Where I live trees are in blooms right now and they make you feel so fresh and new. Thank you for sharing this pic with us Seal.
Lovin the tree. Isn’t it amazing how (like a good piece of art work)something can take your breath away and you can spend hours in it’s company and never get tired of looking at it. Fantastic.
okay..okay..smoking is something I’m working on. Not just because of your kind words..but because I realize it’s not good for me. take solice in knowing I’m trying hard to quit. I turned 40 on Monday and my new mantra to myself is to take better care of me. So..first things first, loose the smokes. I’m on it.(crossing heart)
I wanted to share a joke one of my patients shared with me and I found it rather humorous. Hope you do too.
A man moved into an old house and was told by the real estate broker that the house was haunted and really never had any lasting tennents. He waved it all off and moved in anyway. The first night he heard a voice..”Sell your house…go to Vegas..” Struck him weird the first few nights he heard it. But it lasted for months and months. The voice would say to him..”Sell your house..go to Vegas.” So one day, he decides to..sell the house and go to Vegas. The voice called to him again on the plane..”Take all the money and go to Ceaser’s Palace..” He listened to the voice for a few days and decided to go to Ceaser’s Palace. Again the voice said to him..”Go to the Roulette table and put everything on red 24. So the man went to the table and put everything on red 24..The dealer spun the wheel..the ball went round and round and stopped on black 7..the voice suddenly said…”Crap.”
It’s Kahlil Gibran…..typo.
Looking at this pic again, it does make you want to climb it, it brings out the tomboyish kid I use to be…Well I guess I am still a bit of a big kid:-)
Have a Great weekend!!!!
Happy Birthday Maggie! Wait until you turn 50! Now we are all grown-up!
What a beautiful tree! And what a beautiful poem. Thanks for posting that. I adore trees. I have three ash trees in my backyard and also a fig tree. I get extremely upset when trees get cut down. It is painful. So thanks for sharing the tree. I love that line:” and never hurry through the world but walk slowly and bow often.” I need to remember that.
Love,
Allyson
A FIG TREE EH? IT IS BEAUTIFUL. THANKS FOR SHARING.
Life without love is like a tree without blossom and fruit.
-Khalil Gibran
PEACE & LOVE
I
What kind of camera are you shooting your pictures with? Do you ever get a chance to just wander thru a town and take pictures? Do you have any plans for a 2007 tour? Will you be coming to the NE in the US?
wow! i have had a thing for trees for years i draw them and sketch them this tree is so majestic!!there is something so pure about trees !!!thanks for sharing love Marci
Or the band thing may be to see if they are healthy ??? i will check with the experts (ma and pa ) and let you know ….lol luv sue xx
it is a stunning tree , they can age them now a days by putting a band round them and i presume sending sound waves through them. ( my mom and dad told me they talk to the park groundsmen a lot !!!!!) and we walk round the park most saturdays .its amazing what you miss all around you. I love nice skies too……. luv sue xx
Wow, this tree has history… Who planted it??
In owr life we have so many ameising thinks, and we just “walk” near and never stoppped. You have such good ey as Voice.
You are good SOUL…
love
S.
Thank you for sharing it with us! I love that you do .. its like a peek into your day.
And yes , there are a lot of beautiful things in S. Cal. You just have to take the time to notice. Today, there were clouds nestled just below the mountains peaks.. snow capped their tops.. it was breathtaking.
Wow! Obviously its very old!! Makes me wonder its history..who planted it.. I’m sure it has a story.Theres another nice poem .. I think that I shall never see. A thing as beautiful as a tree. Its lifts its leafy arms to pray… I forget the rest.. My dad used to say it to me.
Gorgeous tree! Reminds me of a Live Oak in Safety Harbor, FL that’s estimated to be between 300-500 years old.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/73735475@N00/?savedsettings=406386899#photo406386899
About 200 years old, Am I Right???
Just like the Songs performed by u!
Long live the Seal’s songs!!
J.
Oh by the by…I turned 40 on Monday..thought it would be horrifying..like people running from the big scary thing in the sky..you know..back in the old black and white movies? Well..I guess being 40 isn’t so bad..it’s only bad when people say..”Oh..you don’t look bad for your age at all.”…..THATS….when I say…”NOBODY SAYS THAT TO 30 YEAR OLD WOMEN!” GRRRRRRRRRR…anyway..I was blessed to be around one more year so I’ll take that and run with it. Do you ever worry about aging and looking your age? Any idea about a clothing line? I know we touched briefly on this..I’m ready for my husband to look equally as hot..thank you very much..(BIG SMILE)
Don’t it make ya just wanna climb? Like when we were kids….
that is probably the most amazing tree I have ever seen! Are you sure that is in S.California? I did not know there was anything that beautiful down there.
Wow, look at that majestic old tree. It looks like it could be one of those trees that come to life in the Lord of the Rings movie, The Twin Towers.I wonder what kind of tree it is (something unique to Cali?), and how old it is?
Beautiful, thanks for sharing. It is nice to see a green tree (remember, it’s winter in my world).
A very spectacular tree…I love seeing the older ones..just think of the stories that tree could tell….that one looks like its in the magnolia family…is it??? Thanks for sharing Seal
Beth
::smile::
The instant I saw your beautiful tree, I thought of a beautiful poem by one of my favorite poets…
When I Am Among the Trees
When I am among the trees,
especially the willows and the honey locust,
equally the beech, the oaks, and the pines,
they give off such hints of gladness.
I would almost say that they save me, and daily.
I am so distant from the hope of myself,
in which I have goodness, and discernment,
and never hurry through the world
but walk slowly, and bow often.
Around me the trees stir in their leaves
and call out, “Stay awhile.”
The light flows from their branches.
And they call again, “It’s simple,” they say,
“and you too have come
into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled
with light, and to shine.”
Mary Oliver, Thirst, p4