“The man who planted trees” in its simplicity is an incredibly beautiful story, full of possible interpretations. The first thing that struck me was seeing how easily we can modify the nature that surrounds us. In this case Elzéard Bouffier did it for a good cause, but in the world there are not just wonderful people like him; there are people who pollute the environment (and consequently modify it) just because of their material richness. We have to take care of the place we inhabit! Talking about material richness, a very actual topic, I found in the story a very anti-materialistic moral: Elzéard Bouffier found his happiness in planting trees, in pursuing an aim, in living in a simple way, in enjoying all the little things that happened in his life. And that’s probably the most beautiful and genuine way of finding happiness. We don’t need a lot of money, a big house or a fast car to be happy; we can find happiness in very common things too. Alas, nowadays it is very difficult to find people who share this mentality; we’re getting more and more material beings. Last but not least, the idea of experimentation: only through researching and experimenting things we can understand what works well and what not, exactly as the man who planted trees did with his seeds. This means that we mustn’t be afraid of trying new things, because it is just by trying new thing that we can improve. I really appreciated reading this story, also because I didn’t know it before.
For me the story is very easy to understand and very nice, because this man could became an example for all the people in the world. He started a project to plant trees without thinking of himself, he made something for all the inhabitants of the world. I think if all the people but also only a few of them did something like that, the world would became better.
I really like this story. Elzèard Bouffier had an aim, which he was able to achieve. In my opinion it is very important to have an aim in your life, so you can enjoy it more and you can work for it. After the death of the most important people in his life he had a new task, which he succeeded in carrying out. Katrin Kuen
I think that the text "the man who planted trees" is a very interesting story that teach us that we can realize our wishes if we believe in them, but we have to devote time and passion to it.
“The man who planted Trees” is a very nice story about a men who found his sense in life. It tells us that a simple task, followed with enthusiasm, can make us happy and give us peace. Especially nowadays in the world full of rush we can learn something and try to be a little more like Elzéard Bouffie.
The story "the man who planted trees" is very nice. The passion of this man was planting trees. The man created a beautiful land. He found his peace in planting trees without thinking of profit. I think the story shows us that with passion we can all find our peace in our own way.
The story ""the man who planted trees" speaks about a young man who met a man, who lived in a village without sivilation. The passion of this man was planting trees. The man create a beautiful land. He found the peace in planting trees without thinking of profits. This story affascined me. His way of living is a symbol that we have to find someting which us find the peace in ouerself.
Your points are: passion and peace. They can seem opposed on the wide range of feelings but as a matter of fact Elzeard Bouffier embodies both. Thank you for your comment, Lisa.
Comment by Isabel Tribus (who asked me to post it):
ReplyDeleteI think this is a very nice story. It teaches us that we can move something if we believe in it and that sometimes we can manage it alone.
Comment by Silvia Santorum:
ReplyDelete“The man who planted trees” in its simplicity is an incredibly beautiful story, full of possible interpretations.
The first thing that struck me was seeing how easily we can modify the nature that surrounds us. In this case Elzéard Bouffier did it for a good cause, but in the world there are not just wonderful people like him; there are people who pollute the environment (and consequently modify it) just because of their material richness. We have to take care of the place we inhabit!
Talking about material richness, a very actual topic, I found in the story a very anti-materialistic moral: Elzéard Bouffier found his happiness in planting trees, in pursuing an aim, in living in a simple way, in enjoying all the little things that happened in his life. And that’s probably the most beautiful and genuine way of finding happiness. We don’t need a lot of money, a big house or a fast car to be happy; we can find happiness in very common things too. Alas, nowadays it is very difficult to find people who share this mentality; we’re getting more and more material beings.
Last but not least, the idea of experimentation: only through researching and experimenting things we can understand what works well and what not, exactly as the man who planted trees did with his seeds. This means that we mustn’t be afraid of trying new things, because it is just by trying new thing that we can improve.
I really appreciated reading this story, also because I didn’t know it before.
Silvia Santorum
For me the story is very easy to understand and very nice, because this man could became an example for all the people in the world. He started a project to plant trees without thinking of himself, he made something for all the inhabitants of the world. I think if all the people but also only a few of them did something like that, the world would became better.
ReplyDeleteMaria Klotzner
The world would be a better place, undoubtedly. Thank you, Maria.
DeleteI really like this story. Elzèard Bouffier had an aim, which he was able to achieve. In my opinion it is very important to have an aim in your life, so you can enjoy it more and you can work for it. After the death of the most important people in his life he had a new task, which he succeeded in carrying out.
ReplyDeleteKatrin Kuen
I agree with you, Katrin, if you have an aim, a motivation, then it is easier to succeed. Thank you for your comment.
DeleteI think that the text "the man who planted trees" is a very interesting story that teach us that we can realize our wishes if we believe in them, but we have to devote time and passion to it.
ReplyDeleteTime and passion, here are the keywords, I definitely agree with you. Thank you for your comment, Desiree.
Delete“The man who planted Trees” is a very nice story about a men who found his sense in life. It tells us that a simple task, followed with enthusiasm, can make us happy and give us peace. Especially nowadays in the world full of rush we can learn something and try to be a little more like Elzéard Bouffie.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with you. This is a hectic world, and we should find some time to listen to our thoughts. Thank you for your comment, Kathy.
DeleteThe story "the man who planted trees" is very nice. The passion of this man was planting trees. The man created a beautiful land. He found his peace in planting trees without thinking of profit. I think the story shows us that with passion we can all find our peace in our own way.
ReplyDeletePeace is most important. It gives self-confidence and a new feeling about ourselves and our world. Thank you for your comment, Jana.
DeleteI think this is a nice story and teaches us that we can doing something if we belive .
ReplyDeleteYes, we have to believe in what we are doing, otherwise we do not have the energy to carry on. Thank you for your comment, Eralda.
DeleteThe story ""the man who planted trees" speaks about a young man who met a man, who lived in a village without sivilation. The passion of this man was planting trees. The man create a beautiful land. He found the peace in planting trees without thinking of profits. This story affascined me. His way of living is a symbol that we have to find someting which us find the peace in ouerself.
ReplyDeleteYour points are: passion and peace. They can seem opposed on the wide range of feelings but as a matter of fact Elzeard Bouffier embodies both. Thank you for your comment, Lisa.
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