4: Aerate - CHARMED Through Art Journaling and Tree Bathing.
“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.”
Reflection:
I walk into a forest today. My senses are bathed in delight. I breathe deeply, andI know I am exactly where I need to be. The sounds of the air moving the leaves, the animals’ scurry, center me. The scent of the pine, the fir, the vine, enlighten me. I am basking in the filtered light of this day. I play in this delightful den of the wood, and my stress melts away. I am eased into relaxation by the whispering glitterings of these glorious trees. The feel of the bark at the touch of my fingers, grounds me; and the greens, calm me. The greens! just how many greens are there in this one little center of the universe! Golden, translucent, blue-green, in orange tinted, and all in between, when I imbibe the greens, and the sounds, and the scents, my mood is lifted. My mind grows clear. And the oxygen, the oxygen is intoxicating - no, invigorating! I feel connected. I am alive. I am refreshed. I breathe in, and I am thankful; I breathe out to reciprocate the gift. I am not here today to clock in my steps. I am here simply to be. I taste, hear, smell, touch, and see, and I am sister to the oak and maple and one with the Earth my mother.
Centering Thought:
I am rooted in the Earth; I grow; I am grounded, and I stretch towards the sky; I am alive.
Questions:
Do you forest bathe?
Do you like trees?
When you walk in a forest, how do you feel?
Have you ever planted a tree?
Have you ever sat underneath a tree?
Gratitude:
I am so thankful for my relationship with trees. I am thankful for how they enrich my life. I am grateful for how they stir my senses. I am thankful for how they make me feel. I am truly grateful for the healing properties of trees, and the environments and eco centers they create. All of the homes they provide, and all of the positive vibes. I am thankful for all of the gifts they offer including the creating and filtering the air I breathe. Thank you trees. I am am happy to be a Earthling with you!
Blessings
Thank you for joining me today! I hope you have a beautiful day! Please leave a comment below. I would love to hear from you. Sending peace and love to you. Namaste.