Lovers don't finally meet somewhere.
They were in each other all along.” ~ Rumi
As we walked, the meadow was active with antelope. As we entered into the forest we were
surprised by a mystery creature lurking in the shadows. At lunch we enjoyed
a friendly golden-mantled squirrel standing on his tree stump
castle. We had a wonderful lunch looking out over the Markagunt Plateau. I noticed
these two trees next to us and wondered how they had grown together. I have a special relationship with trees and sense a great connection with them.
How to connect with the trees
There is something inside of us that truly desires to connect with trees. Many people have shared their love of trees.
John Muir a beloved mentor of mine, wrote volumes on the magnificence of trees, people engage in a practice called, Tree Sitting, to delay the cutting of trees, images in books and the internet of people meditating at the base of a tree,
Professor Suzanne Simard's research on the interconnectedness of forest ecosystems, and even Smokey The Bear expresses his love for the trees and forests. If this is a new idea to you, you may be wondering, "How would I begin a relationship with trees?"
Here's An Easy Ice Breaker
Just for now it is beneficial to just
be in the presence of the tree. Here is a good exchange to start with:
- Go outdoors
- Get comfortable. Relax. Chill out.
- Notice your breathing.
- As you inhale be aware that you are receiving oxygen provided by the tree.
As you exhale, be aware that the tree is nourished by your carbon dioxide.
There ! It is really quite easy. The more you enjoy this exchange, the more experiences and well-being you will notice. More will be revealed...
Can you Solve These Mysteries?
The Ponderosa pine reveals a bright cinnamon orange bark as they mature.
Look at the Pines Embrace photograph at the top of the page.
"The more I appreciate Nature, the more there is to appreciate."
Thank you for coming to this site.
Until next time,
Nature Loves Appreciation.
This photograph of Two Ponderosa Pines Intertwined is absolutely perfect as a greeting card for someone you love, for slipping onto a loved one's pillow and also an earthy greeting card for that Nature Lover of yours, for weddings and anniversaries and just because. You can customized them with your own words or quotes and prose which I have provided on this site here.
Pines Embrace comes on posters and greeting cards to inspire our relationship with the trees.
And see this image on
Fine Art America in framed, metal, wood, canvas, prints, cards, duvet covers, mugs and more...
Trees of North America: A Guide to Field Identification, Revised and Updated (Golden Field Guide Series) 
C. Frank Brockman
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