Episode #8 of Just a Girl Under a 🌲 Tree, Reading a 📖 and Asking it to Love💗 Her
In this episode, I’ll be reading an excerpt from The Healing Magic of Forest Bathing: Finding Calm, Creativity, and Connection in the Natural World by Julia Plevin. This book invites us to embrace the transformative benefits of intentional time spent in nature, inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing.
Choosing just one section to read was challenging because this book is packed with fascinating insights and practices. Ultimately, I selected a passage about conversing with trees—an act that can provide answers and guidance beyond what other humans might offer. It helps us attune to a deeper wisdom, one that supports us in making choices aligned with our highest potential. The section also includes practical tips on how to initiate these conversations with the trees around us.
The author beautifully explains that forest bathing isn’t just about spending time in the forest—it’s about reconnecting with nature, rediscovering ourselves, and integrating this connection into our daily lives.
Even though what you share with a tree might feel deeply personal or private, there’s something beautiful about exchanging these experiences with others. Have you ever felt a tree “speak” to you or offer guidance in a way that surprised or moved you? I’d love to hear your stories or reflections in the comments—let’s spark a conversation about how nature has touched and inspired us. 🌳✨
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