Welcome to this journey of reconnecting with the trees and the living energy of the forest.
Prepare your space and make sure you have a tree or plant nearby,
Perhaps one in your garden,
A potted friend on your desk or a sapling you hold dear.
Take a deep breath in,
And exhale slowly,
Again,
Inhale deeply,
Feeling life's energy flow through your body,
Through your arms,
Your fingers,
Your torso and abdomen,
Down through your legs,
Your knees and,
Finally,
Through your toes and up to your head,
Feeling you anew with every breath.
Now turn your attention to your green friend,
In your mind or with a few gentle words,
Offer a sincere greeting to the tree,
Whatever works for you.
Now invite yourself to wrap your arms around it,
Physically or in imagination,
And feel its presence.
Notice how its leaves shiver in unseen breezes,
As its roots delve deep into Mother Earth's body,
Feel the roots sprout from the soles of your feet,
Stretching and weaving into the soil alongside the tree's roots,
Dancing in playful intertwining.
Allow your breath to synchronize with the tree's steady rhythm,
Inhale,
Exhale,
Becoming one in this shared breath.
Sense your tree companion's age,
Perhaps an ancient friend,
Planted long before you,
Or maybe a sapling,
Born the day you were born.
Feel their timeless wisdom and patient presence,
For trees are guardians of memory,
Endurance and deep-rooted stability in every culture.
They do not rush or seek,
They simply are,
Standing steadfast through centuries,
Holding the memories and stories of humanity,
Storms weathered,
Seasons passed,
Life unfolding.
Know that through this one tree,
You stand at the threshold of a vast network,
Roots,
Mycelia,
Wind-carried seeds and unseen messengers,
Connecting all beings of the forest.
This single trunk is your door into the forest's sanctuary,
A living temple of sacred,
Quiet and joyful life.
Step through this door and feel beyond its bark,
Feel beyond the tree itself,
And now you are entering a forest.
You are surrounded by lush greenery,
Moss underfoot,
Dew glistening like diamonds in rainbow colors,
And wildlife playing around you,
Greeting you as if you have always belonged here.
Feel their welcome,
Feel the gentle greeting of the woodland energies,
They know you,
And you have always known them.
Allow their presence to wash over you without words or thoughts,
Simply feel.
Recognize that this sacred forest space also dwells within you,
The tree was never just outside,
It was a portal into your inner world,
A bridge between your outer senses and your inner wisdom.
Feel how the forest's stillness and aliveness reside in your heart and mind.
When you are ready to return,
Bid farewell to the forest dwellers,
The deer grazing in the shadows,
The squirrels darting among branches,
The birds perched high above,
And any other creatures you sense here.
Each being sends you a silent blessing as you step back through the tree's doorway.
Take three deep breaths,
Feeling yourself reconnecting with your physical body,
Carrying the forest's energies within you now.
Now,
Pay attention if there are any sensations in your hands or your feet and inside your heart.
When you feel completely returned,
Gently open your eyes,
Take a step back and thank your tree,
Thank your tree friend and the woodland spirits for their gifts and carry their calm,
Ancient wisdom with you into your day.
Thank you.
