Psychology Today | 13.10.2026 21:36
There's a phenomenon in trees called thigmomorphogenesis: It's the physical stress of being pushed and pulled by wind and storm that signals a tree to grow a shorter, thicker trunk and a deeper, wider root system. The struggle builds its strength. Trees sheltered from the wind, by contrast, often grow tall and thin, with shallow roots, and are the first to snap when the storm finally comes.
