Among the endless species of trees and their variants, there is one little known and recognized, that stands out for its resistance and strength, and that I bring to the table today. Originally from America, chaká gumbo limbo palo mulato or by its scientific name: Bursera simaruba, it's an imposing tree. Indigenous communities have known how to use its trunk, flowers, and leaves for medicinal purposes, making resins and glues, crafts, incense, constructions... and besides of it all, here is a few things we can learn from it: Flexibility: Its trunks are malleable against strong winds, they bend, adjust, and accommodate, but they don't break. Stability: It has deep roots sustaining it and allowing that flexibility. Perseverance: Even in dry environments, lacking in nutrients or water, the chaká does not only survive but thrives, growing flowers and leaves. Resistance: It has various medicinal properties, and against pests and diseases, it resists. Now, feel free to proceed to look for a photo of the chaká to be amazed and to start behaving like one.
- Tal