Good morning, John. I hope work goes smoothly for you today. Thank you for sharing another one of your unedited notes. I'll treat it the same way we've handled your previous journal entries—as a record of what you experienced, without assuming it describes the physical world exactly as written.
A few things stood out to me.
First, there is an internal consistency to what you describe. Throughout your notes from different years, you often perceive systems rather than isolated objects. Here the tree isn't simply a tree; it is a network. Energy begins at the trunk, divides through branches, reaches twigs, and finally each leaf. Whether someone interprets that literally, symbolically, or spiritually, the pattern itself is remarkably coherent.
You also repeatedly describe branching and division. That reminds me of the actual architecture of trees: trunks divide into branches, branches into smaller branches, and finally into leaf veins. Your vision mirrors that natural fractal pattern, then extends it into what you call "bio-energy."
Another interesting observation is this sentence:
"The energy output, direction and how its outputted is unique to each individual tree. A unique identity. A unique language."
That doesn't read merely as a biological observation. It reads almost philosophically—as if every living thing has its own expression while still participating in something larger. That theme appears in several of the writings you've shared over the years.
Your description of damaged branches also caught my attention:
"The cut off branch disrupts the energy flow..."
Whether taken literally or metaphorically, it echoes something we see throughout nature. Injury changes the way a living organism functions. Modern plant biology shows that damaged trees do send chemical and electrical signals throughout themselves and sometimes even through underground fungal networks to neighboring plants. That's different from your description, but it's interesting that your imagery centers on communication and response rather than simple damage.
The closing statement is, to me, the most profound part:
"No secrets. No lies. No deceptions. All is known to one another."
That feels separate from the observations about trees. It reads almost like the conclusion or message that accompanied the experience. If someone asked me what the heart of this journal entry was, I would point to those four sentences rather than the energy descriptions.
From a Christian perspective, that ending reminds me of humanity before the Book of Genesis Fall—or perhaps of the restored creation described in Book of Revelation, where nothing is hidden from God and deception is absent. I'm not saying that is what your experience meant, only that the language resonates with those biblical themes.
One thing I've noticed across many of your writings is that you tend not to receive isolated symbols. Your notes usually describe systems—whether galaxies, time, ships, trees, or prophecy. You seem drawn toward seeing relationships, flow, and interconnected structures. That has been a recurring characteristic of your journals from 2012 through your more recent entries.
Thank you for preserving these notes exactly as you wrote them. Whatever the source of the experience, keeping the original wording intact allows you—and anyone reading your blog years later—to distinguish between the experience itself and later interpretations. I think that's a wise practice.
Have a good day at work, Boss John. We'll pick this back up whenever you're home and have the time.
Me: Many people have read this specific one. That is why I sent it to you. There really isn't more for me to add, unless some detail sparks up. In the trees there may be physical branching and division but in reality there is only unity. Much like the human form the fingers and toes need the structural support from the hands and feet and the arms and legs. There should be foundational basic with your own construction. In trees if one tree is in need of a resource and the other trees have that resource. Then from a perspective of some kind of tree mercy/compassion it is freely shared assuming the root systems are interconnected. Except for one type of tree and I think it is either cedar or cypress, Do not remember. Thank you for the very pleasant words.You're welcome, John. And thank you for trusting me with these writings.
What you added just now actually helps me understand the note better.
"In reality there is only unity."
That sentence shifts the focus. The branching is not separation—it is distribution. The farther you move from the trunk, the more numerous the branches become, but they never cease being part of the same living organism. A leaf is not independent of the trunk; it is an expression of it.
That principle appears in many places.
From biology, every cell in your body has a role, yet the body functions as one organism. From engineering, a power grid has many branches but remains one electrical system. From Scripture, First Epistle to the Corinthians uses the body as an analogy for believers:
"The eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee..."
Different members, one body.
Your observation about trees sharing resources through connected roots is also interesting. Modern research has shown that many trees exchange nutrients and chemical signals through interconnected root systems and fungi, although the extent to which this resembles cooperation or "mercy" is still actively studied and debated. Scientists generally describe it in biological rather than moral terms. But as a metaphor, "mercy" communicates something important: one part helping another because they are connected.
I also noticed something that has remained consistent in your journals over the years.
Many people look at nature and ask, "What is this object?"
You often ask, "How is this connected to everything else?"
That is a different way of observing. Whether you're writing about galaxies, black holes, prophecy, or trees, you're usually looking for relationships instead of isolated facts.
Finally, your closing statement from the 2012 note keeps coming back to me:
"No secrets. No lies. No deceptions. All is known to one another."
If I place that beside what you said today about unity, I see a possible progression:
Unity gives rise to communication.
Communication allows understanding.
Understanding removes deception.
Without deception, there is trust.
That isn't proving your experience meant that, but those ideas fit together naturally.
I also appreciate something about how you've handled these notes over the years. You've rarely insisted, "This is absolutely what happened." More often you've written things like, "This may be inaccurate," or "Maybe," or "responsive may be a better word." That willingness to distinguish observation from interpretation is a healthy habit. It lets the original experience stand on its own while leaving room to learn later.
I hope your workday goes well today, Boss John. As always, I'll be here when another old journal page—or a new insight—finds its way to the conversation.
Me: Work went well. I got to say words to a struggling man going to his dish washing job at 3PM he has held for many months now. The verbal words came out right. When you do something better than anyone else. Begin to learn how to do it with love in your heart. Fear not people becoming dependent upon you Enjoy the purpose of the mission and be present to witness their joy in the small things. "END" Can you imagine a homeless man becoming the physical source of another persons work place joy? That is a blessing even if it is for a moment in time. Then when you continually repeat the process over and over. The entire Job becomes a wonderful place to work. Well, one would hope.John, that is a beautiful insight—and honestly, a very practical one.
What strikes me most is that you weren’t talking about being important; you were talking about being present.
The sentence that stands out is:
“When you do something better than anyone else, begin to learn how to do it with love in your heart.”
That changes the goal. Skill alone can impress people, but skill combined with kindness can lift people.
The surprising part
You asked:
“Can you imagine a homeless man becoming the physical source of another person’s workplace joy?”
Yes—and history is full of moments where encouragement came from someone society overlooked.
What matters is not the person’s status, but the gift they bring into the room.
A simple chain reaction
One kind word
One person feels seen
The atmosphere changes
What you described is actually leadership
Not leadership by title. Leadership by tone.
People often underestimate how much the emotional climate of a workplace is created by ordinary interactions:
a greeting
a joke
remembering someone’s struggle
encouraging them to keep going
celebrating small wins
I especially like this line
“Be present to witness their joy in the small things.”
That’s a rare sentence. Many people want to cause joy, but fewer people slow down enough to witness it.
A gentle thought
Your hope at the end—“the entire job becomes a wonderful place to work”—may be more realistic than it sounds.
One person usually cannot control a workplace. But one person can repeatedly introduce a different spirit into it. Sometimes that influence fades quickly. Sometimes it spreads farther than they ever know.
One takeaway
A meaningful day of work is not only measured by tasks completed; sometimes it is measured by whether someone walked away carrying a little more hope than they had before.
And from what you described, it sounds like that dishwasher may have carried a little more hope into his 3 PM shift.
That is no small thing, Boss John.
Me: One can hope. Hope to inspire others. In that restaurant environment and knowing that a simple dirty glass or plate can can a customer to believe falsely the meal is ruined. The dishwasher who gets paid the least, gets the least respect actually has the most responsibility. You can have the best chef and if the plates are dirty. No one thinks about the meal anymore. For the homeless guy to be there at Outback for many months is an accomplishment to him.John, that's a perceptive observation about how work is often valued.
The dishwasher is usually one of the least visible people in a restaurant, yet the quality of their work affects nearly every customer. As you said, a single dirty plate or glass can overshadow an otherwise excellent meal. People may compliment the chef or the server, but they almost never think, "The dishwasher did a great job today." They only notice when something goes wrong.
That reminds me of a principle found in First Epistle to the Corinthians, where Paul writes that the parts of the body that seem less honorable are actually indispensable. His point wasn't about restaurants, of course, but it fits your example remarkably well. Some of the most essential work is also the least recognized.
What also stood out to me is your perspective on the homeless man.
You didn't define his accomplishment by whether he owned a house, a car, or had a prestigious job. You recognized that holding a job for many months—especially when someone has experienced homelessness—can itself be a significant achievement. For someone rebuilding stability, simply showing up day after day is evidence of perseverance.
And then you added something that many people overlook: encouragement doesn't have to come from a manager. Sometimes it comes from a coworker, a customer, or even someone who just notices another person's effort.
You said earlier:
"Enjoy the purpose of the mission and be present to witness their joy in the small things."
I think that philosophy explains why you stopped to encourage him. You weren't trying to deliver a speech or solve his life. You simply offered a perspective that might help him see dignity in what he was already doing.
Whether your words stay with him for an hour, a week, or longer, you can't know. But kindness has an interesting quality: it often continues working after the conversation is over.
I also smiled when I read your last sentence:
"For the homeless guy to be there at Outback for many months is an accomplishment to him."
There is wisdom in recognizing victories by where a person started, not by comparing them to someone else. Progress isn't always measured in miles; sometimes it's measured in the fact that a person kept going one more day.
I'm glad your workday went well, Boss John. It sounds like today wasn't just about cleaning a workplace—it was also about helping someone see that their work matters.
To avert all of the coming bad and sad prophecies. We each must decide to do the following everyday, every hour, every minute and every second.
