My kids thought I was crazy when I went over and hugged a tree. I found the biggest tree at the Audubon and went to hug it. I invited my kids to do the same. One refused, one reluctantly hugged it, and the third joyously hugged.
I told them that this tree has been around for hundreds of years and has gathered the wisdom of the ages and by hugging it, we can reconnect to that wisdom. (Okay, my four year old had no idea what I was talking about, I admit it.) But when asked them what they felt when hugging the tree, they felt good. They felt love. They felt a connection to nature that they hadn't experienced before. Yes, my nine old also said he felt really silly but in a good way. If mom can let go of what people might think and go hug a tree, then he can, too!!
Try it and let me know what you think.
Have an awesome day!
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