The beauty of trees

One of my favourite things on this planet is a TREE! I love them, all different species and in abundance. I love to walk in a forest, absorbing sounds around me like a glorious sound-bath. I love the scent of moss, leaves and bark. Trees are our lungs, they are home to so many creatures and they make the landscape beautiful. They provide shelter from the rain, and shade from the sun. They are vibrant, beautiful, proud and resilient. I often use a special metaphor for my hypnotherapy clients using the image of a tree blowing and bending with the wind, staying strong and stable with its roots down deep in the ground. We may laugh at so-called tree huggers but I challenge you to go and hug a tree today! (without anyone seeing, preferably....)