A little back ground about the Ficus benjamin tree:
"Ficus benjamina is also known as the weeping fig. The figs that grow on it in the wild means that Ficus is seen as the tree of peace and abundance and the Middle East. The seeds in the fruit represent unity and universal understanding and knowledge. Large wild figs are holy in East Asia: the Buddha gained enlightenment under such tree. And in Indonesia weeping figs are seen as the link between the human and spirit worlds."
https://www.thejoyofplants.co.uk/ficus-benjamina
This is a very symbolic and significant tree in Miriam's life. From the meaning of the tree, it represents peace and universal understanding. It is if the tree is surrounding her with positive and healing thoughts of her past. Miriam is known for not being an effective communicator verbally which as to why she has had such success with her drawings and stories. She goes through a brutal past and which she has gained peace and understanding with. Perhaps this tree was a healing hand in helping her cope with past struggles. In her latest book of "Letting it Go" she is asked to travel back to Berlin to go and see her son who has just taken a residency out there. Upon her visit, she experiences some pain and flashback but ultimately is able to register with some peace in coming to terms with her past.
This tree also symbolizes the link between the human and spirit world. In her book, We Are On Our Own, shows lots of ties between her and God and this tree is just another positive reminder about how she has been able to maintain a healthy connection with her spiritual side.
Great post i think this is Miriam has interesting taste. i really like how your title is very catchy that is what has caught my eye. it is funny how people assume things. I think her choice of having a tree rather than a pet is very interesting, as Miriam has named her tree. i also in fact have a plan rather than a pet at the moment as well i think this shows that although it is a tree it is still a living thing which helps her maintain healthy connections. i like the way that you linked the tree to to the book as well in the end of your blog post. Maybe i should also think about giving my plant a name as this post has given me inspiration.
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