Lessons From Trees: Roots of a Fallen Tree

I took this 90 second video yesterday in the woods where I walk the dogs.

A giant tree fell over in the night, exposing the root ball. After the fall, it was easy to see that only a few roots had held the giant tree upright.

I am sure this is a wonderful metaphor for something--probably for many things. Any suggestions?

 

Roots of a Fallen Tree; Only a few held the giant upright.