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Bonsai are living objects, and as such they are in a state of constant change. I think it is implied when you receive a tree from someone, that they give you permission to project your vision onto it. The issue of trust is important, would you trust someone with one of your trees if you thought they would kill it or destory it? I know that I wouldn't give someone that I did not trust a tree, furthermore, if the tree stays alive, then the spirit of the previous owner stays with tree even if it changes form.

You honor the original owner by preserving the tree's life and passing it on to a future generation. The tree will outlive you, so you are only its temporary caretaker.

16-Nov-2005	#23
soonami bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Oct-2005 Location: Philadelphia Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: 6 Posts: 1,044	Bonsai are living objects, and as such they are in a state of constant change. I think it is implied when you receive a tree from someone, that they give you permission to project your vision onto it. The issue of trust is important, would you trust someone with one of your trees if you thought they would kill it or destory it? I know that I wouldn't give someone that I did not trust a tree, furthermore, if the tree stays alive, then the spirit of the previous owner stays with tree even if it changes form. You honor the original owner by preserving the tree's life and passing it on to a future generation. The tree will outlive you, so you are only its temporary caretaker.