I have been too deeply rooted in real truth to be distracted by every wind that blows...

A mighty oak tree is broad in girth and deeply rooted to withstand the greatest of tempest.

But a blade of grass bends at the slightest breeze.

The tumbleweed has shallow roots and is easily uprooted by the wind and carried about wherever the wind blows having no control of it's destiny but driven to and fro until it has all turned to dust...