AE 109
. . . trees signify those things that are internally in a person,
which pertain to his interior mind, or his external mind,
the boughs and leaves
those things which pertain to the knowledges of truth and good,
and the fruits the goods of life themselves.
This signification of trees originates in the spiritual world;
for in that world trees of all kinds are seen;
and these trees correspond to the interiors of the minds of angels and spirits;
beautiful and fruitful trees to the interiors of those
who are in the good of love, and thence in wisdom;
trees less beautiful and fruitful to those who are in the good of faith;
but trees bearing leaves only, and without fruit,
to those who are only in the knowledges of truth;
and trees of a dismal hue, with malignant fruits,
to those who are in knowledges and in evil of life;
but by those who are not in knowledges, and are in evil of life,
trees are not seen, but instead stones and sand.
AE 110
. . . it is believed that,
by the paradise treated of in the second chapter of Genesis,
is meant a paradisaical garden,
whereas no terrestrial paradise is there meant,
but a heavenly paradise,
which those possess
who have intelligence and wisdom
from the knowledges of good and truth.
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Ever keep a fruit tree?
To keep the fruit healthy takes a lot of vigilance - watching & taking care to keep away insects, diseases of many kinds. Not to mention the hungry birds and critters who what to steal away the fruit. Constant care to keep the good intact.
Then there is the importance of maintaining a healthy environment for healthy growth of the tree and it's leaves and fruit.
A lot like raising kids. A lot like keeping the Lord the focus so His goods and truths are healthy fruits and leaves.
Love trees!
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