in conclusion

This is a tree I see on my way to the Hollywood gym I frequent.  In contrast to the tree below it makes me think of a very unhealthy mind.  Don't get me wrong it is beautiful in its own right.  It just doesn't work as an analogy of the mind.  The branches seem to be running away from the main body of the tree, all those right angles.  One can't imagine how one part of this tree even knows there are other parts to it.  On the other hand were someone to be contemplating a tree house, this would be the perfect tree for that purpose.  I have an assignment for you: look at the trees you encounter every day.  Imagine what kind of personalities they would have.  Which ones would be your friends?  Which ones would you try to avoid?  Which ones would you challenge?  Which ones would challenge you?