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Post by jadedsage on Feb 26, 2004 17:29:56 GMT -5
You've heard the phrase before, but have you ever taken a moment out of your day to do this? Although some trees, like people, are more huggable than others, they all need a hug now and again.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 to 30 minutes
Here's How:
Find yourself a quiet park, forest, or woodland area.
Walk among the trees until you feel comfortable in their presence.
Feel the different bark textures with the palms of your hands.
Smell the scent of the various woods.
Absorb their life's energies as you look upwards to the sprawling branches overhead.
Find the perfect tree that fits your mood. You will know which one is right for you.
Vertical Tree Hug: Encircle it with your arms while gently pressing your cheek to the trunk being careful not to scratch your face. Squeeze tightly. Sigh deeply. Be one with your tree.
Full Body Tree Hug: Sit upon the ground wrapping your legs around the base of the tree and at the same time embracing it with your arms.
Up in the Air Tree Hug: Climb a tree. Sit upon a strong limb and straddle it with your legs. Bend forward and place your belly against it while wrapping your arms about it.
Tips:
Feel free to hug more than one tree if the mood strikes. Besides, other trees might get jealous.
You may like to take home a fallen leaf or nut as a keepsake from your new friend.
Be sure to return each season to visit your tree. And don't be afraid to talk to it as trees are good listeners.
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Post by Sidhe Ravenwitch on Feb 27, 2004 0:32:08 GMT -5
My daughter loves to do this actually. She used to hug the tree in my mom s yard all the time until mom passed away and the housewas sold. We have one in our yard now but i dont think she has hugged it. I will ask and maybe she and i will both try this. its funny cause she started this thing on her own, i didnt even tell her about it, although id explained that trees are alive and that you can talk to them. She just developed a relationship that included hugging with that one tree all on her own. Im quite proud of her.
bb sidhe
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Post by jadedsage on Feb 27, 2004 10:11:34 GMT -5
thats awesome! I love it when the next generation 'comes into their own' so to speak.
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Post by sistergoldenhair on Feb 28, 2004 0:30:51 GMT -5
that's so awesome...
there are trees that i pass by that i say hi to. they always appear to be glowing/prominent.
bb,
sgh
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Post by thewiccanshadow on Mar 10, 2004 8:38:55 GMT -5
My goldfish (who was also my familiar) died recently and i buried her under one of the trees in my garden and since then i've talked to and hugged the tree as i believe that by burying her under the tree (amongst the roots) that she has become part of the tree and that her spirit merged with the tree's spirit thus creating a way for me to still talk to her!
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Post by sistergoldenhair on Mar 10, 2004 13:22:19 GMT -5
i am sorry about your fish. i am glad that you found a way to still communicate with her.
bb,
sgh
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Post by jadedsage on Mar 10, 2004 23:20:03 GMT -5
Excellent observation on your part. I, too, am sorry for your loss, but the concept of the merged spirits is very good.
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Post by nightwindchaser on Apr 11, 2004 16:06:46 GMT -5
Last year, I climbed up in my huge maple so I could straddle, hug and talk to my tree. I have a crystal buried near it's roots also. I definetely love this tree! Happy hugging everyone! Nightwindchaser
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