…in Malaysia, trees are planted around houses so closely that the walls of the homes may give way to the growing roots. In the graveyards, the trees are allowed to take root into graves, and it is said that the trees whisper prayers to the creator asking for the forgiveness of sins of those buried in that place. These practices speak to an ancient knowing that people and trees are intimately interconnected throughout life and forever in history.

~ Jocelyn Mercado

Tropical Jungle, Thailand – photo from bigstockphoto.com, used with permission