have you tried to hug a tree?

I have always been drawn to trees since I was a little girl. Climbing and hugging them all the time. 

I remember having a favorite tree in my garden; I was always there, playing and pretending it was my home. Or just sitting there on some days, watching the clouds. 

A few years ago, I tried to hug some trees while I was on the hike because I heard somewhere that it feels like you are hugging a real person. There was something more to it, definitely. 

Go hug a tree when you are sad

And now, a few years later, I am hugging trees all the time on every walk. Does not matter what people will think or say. This is one of the most powerful healings I have ever experienced. 

Last Sunday, I woke up feeling sad, and I would even say feeling broken. I lay in my bed all day, crying and just being there. Letting myself just be and feel.

I felt the urge to go for a walk. It was hard to push myself, but I knew it would help me get out of this. So I dressed up, took my headphones, and walked out. 

And I instinctively walk up to the tree in my neighborhood park. I did not think about it. I just felt the calling. 

With each step, I felt it more and more. I noticed that this is the mother tree, and babies surrounded the beautiful tree. 

And the moment I hug the tree, I burst into tears. I could not stop. I just let all of it out. No holding it back. I felt the presence of the energy of the Mother Earth flowing through the tree to me. I feel like my heart opened up so wide and let it all in. 

I put my forehead to the mother tree and said a little prayer. Instantly, I felt all her loving energy filling me up. From my third eye to my toes. There was so much love. She was holding me and healing me. I was letting go of everything with each teardrop more and more. 

I can feel people walking by and staring, but I did not care. I was connected. 

I was so much lighter after, full of this healing and loving energy. Continuing my path, already smiling and feeling so much gratitude. I looked up and I saw how Mother Gaia walks with me, always there, guiding me, always holding me. 

Trust me, when you feel this overwhelming sadness, go hug a tree. She will hold you and your sadness. She will heal you and protect you. There is magic to it. 

And always say gratitude after or a little prayer. 

You will feel more connected to yourself and nature. Also, this will regulate your nervous system. When you hug them, your nervous system begins to sync with their calm, stable energy. And we all need this. Living in this rat race, we have forgotten to slow down and connect more. Please find this as an invitation to you for your next walk  -  hug a tree and notice how much better you feel. 

p.s. I hug trees also when I am happy and excited. to say thank you for being with me on my journey. 

with love, 

Egi