Comparison to life: Starting as infants within an environment established by those closest to us. Here an empty field represents the start of life with millions of sensory inputs that all blend into a blur of grass and bushes with tremendous potential to grow into a forest.
Comparison to life: Of the many important things to a child, the relationship to parents/guardians will always be a tree that can grow immensely in size and richness.
Alternate trajectories: Expansion is limited and a forest does not develop
Not all land grows into a forest. With help, a field of flowers can bloom.
Comparison to life: The relative amount of importance that fills a life can be the same for everyone. For example a beautifully full life can be lived by those with developmental disabilities.
Or, sometimes new land is inhospitable and life may be brief.
If you are newly bereaved, consider seeking support, such as through organizations like BPUSA and by connecting with others here on ThenAtlas.org experiencing a major life disturbance