This is not just about tree communication but also my own experiences with nature which I wish to share...
I feel very close to the natural world and my experience
with trees came after reading a spiritual book about tree connection. For me, a tree, like everything else, is life
as; and individual. No two trees are
alike and not every tree will be the right connection.
It was during the summer of 2011 that I got my first
experience with trees. It continued in
2012 more strongly and now feels so natural.
For one to connect with a tree, you can’t just stand there
and talk at it or have a day to day conversation with it.
Standing in close proximity to one may help but actually
touching the tree will be better.
Usually you will spot one that appears to stand out amongst the others;
or more likely it is getting your attention.
If you see a tree you feel more draw to than others, go to that tree and do whatever feels natural. But don’t just rush towards the tree. Would you like it if someone simply rushed towards you? Take your time. Enjoy every moment. Be aware of your surroundings. For example: listen to the swaying branches, the light breeze, the birds singing and feel them not as background noises but let them flow through you; let them become part of you. Feel the ground underfoot, the odd twig snapping, the crunching leaves and listen to the sounds. ‘Feel’ those leaves underfoot. Let their sound pierce your every being.
If you see a tree you feel more draw to than others, go to that tree and do whatever feels natural. But don’t just rush towards the tree. Would you like it if someone simply rushed towards you? Take your time. Enjoy every moment. Be aware of your surroundings. For example: listen to the swaying branches, the light breeze, the birds singing and feel them not as background noises but let them flow through you; let them become part of you. Feel the ground underfoot, the odd twig snapping, the crunching leaves and listen to the sounds. ‘Feel’ those leaves underfoot. Let their sound pierce your every being.
When you reach the tree, what happens next is up to you. Stand with it, look at it, explore it, and touch it. I personally would touch the tree and feel the bark. If it looks mossy or something else, don't be afraid; it's not there to lure you to hurt you. Touch it and see what happens :-)
Sometimes just touching and standing with the tree will be enough for beginners, but you can go further and actually hold or embrace the tree like you would as a dear friend; for that is what it is; a dear loving friend who wants only to connect and share with you.
If you wish to hold the tree like a loving friend, do
so. Hugging a tree can be very loving
and heart-warming. You're getting quite
a connection there and from my own personal experiences, some trees are really
warm and you really 'feel' the life that is the tree.
I can’t say that everyone will feel the same sensations, but
I sort of get a rush of energy; a connection and a feeling of being one with
the tree. It's a beautiful feeling and I
can happily just stay there with the tree.
The tree will look after you so no need to feel intimidated
by others passing by. However, don’t
rush it if you don’t feel comfortable.
It may not be familiar at first but will come in time. If you feel you just want to stand by it then
do so and try placing your hand on it. Don’t
lean on it! You’re connecting with it as
you would a loving friend. Would you ‘lean’
on a loving friend?
But go out there, try it, and see what happens. There are many beautiful things worth
experiencing in the natural world. So go
forth, and experience them :-)
Peace & Happiness x
