Trees That Made Me Feel Small

Standing next to a 1,000-year-old Douglas fir in Olympic National Forest, I finally understood the word "insignificant." Not in a bad way. In a relieving way. These trees are older than entire civilizations. They've survived fires, storms, and centuries of human drama while I stress about Wi-Fi passwords and flight delays. The Hoh Rainforest doesn't care about your Instagram feed. The moss-draped giants don't pose for selfies. They just exist, massive and unbothered, making you realize how small your problems actually are. I spent twenty minutes staring up at one tree, neck craned back until it hurt. My phone stayed in my pocket. Some things are too big to capture anyway. Sometimes you need something ancient to remind you what actually matters. 🌲 #PerspectiveCheck #OldGrowthWisdom #NatureHumbles #Travel