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Lol... Any random person would have laughed off an advise like this, but I see how you took your friend's word and acted upon it. So funny. Would be a nice scene to witness. Haha.

I'm wondering what a passerby would do if they saw you hugging a trees so passionately 😂.

Well, as if that's not enough, I see that you are trying to up the game. So the plan is to recreate this scene while being barefooted. Haha. Would be a sight. Waiting for that.

Thanks for sharing this with us on DreemPort.

Glad to hear that hugging the tree made you feel better. It's funny how little things that may seem weird could be very therapeutic. (note to self hug trees when you feel down).

I'd ask you how your day was, but you've shared the highlight already. Anyway, did you get a gold star?

This tree has become to me a physical representation of my healing process and for the first time in a long while, today I felt balanced and more grounded. I finally believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that there is, in fact, a way out of the hole I'm currently in.

Bless. I'm so glad you hugged this (little, crooked) tree 💚

What about you dear walker? Have you ever hugged a tree?

Heck yes! Yes, yes, yes. I do it more and more these days. If I'm ever on a bushwalk somewhere new with Brad and there are huge trees I can't help but give them some love. And if I'm ever out and about and not feeling grounded or feeling a bit lost if I see a tree that looks huggable I'll probably hug it.

I'm definitely less concerned with what others think these days than I used to be. (I wanted to--and think I did--hug trees when I was a child and other kids definitely teased me for it so in the beginning I was a bit nervous). It helps that I now recognise/believe that most people are so busy with their own lives that even if they think what I'm doing is weird and even if they go home and tell someone else what I'm doing is weird, they'll probably forget about it 5 seconds later as the next shiny thing or news item flashes up. And if someone was to ask me about it I'd probably just say that it makes me feel good... and do they want to try? 😍 And if they were to say "you're weird" or whatever, then I'd probably just shrug and remember that what they say about me has nothing to do with me and everything to do with the noise inside their own head.

I told my partner about today's experiment and he suggested I should do it barefoot 🤔 It's likely I'll give it a try when the opportunity presents itself, now that I have surpassed the embarrassment and silliness feeling I'm actually excited to give it a go 😎. Maybe I'll come back to share it with you all 🤗

Great idea! I hope you do 💚💚💚

I love this...and I love trees... and yes I have hugged a few in my life... because...why not...they look so gorgeous and huggable, right? And it feels darn good too!!! That was great advice from your friend. Nature has a very calming influence on our bodies and minds. Find time to walk amongst the trees often in the next few months and I am sure it will help you immensely...and while you're about it...make sure to stop and have a cuddle... it's a real thing - hugging trees❣️ !LUV !ALIVE !hivebits

Place your feet on the ground. Relax your shoulders down. Relax your jaw. Breathe in deeply. Hold 1, 2, 3. Exhale slowly.

What a different feeling now. Thank you for the reminder :)))

Your pictures are for me but the story is wonderful
Have I hugged a tree yes many of them and even though when I do I still look around to make sure no one is watching I try to convince myself who cares if someone sees since I still look around first clearly I still worry about that

I have not hugged any trees but @consciouscat has defiantly got thinking differently about them. A running friend recently explained how all the trees need to be together so they can talk to each other, you can hear them when the wind is blowing.
!LUV
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!PIZZA

Hahaha that was a renewing walk you had especially with the tree hug! I would love to try that someday too.

Hope you're good now mentally 🥺 cheering you up to get the final gold star, you can do this girl 💪

First of all, you are beautiful and your skin looks amazing.

Your friend is right though, walking helps a lot, I have been walking this week and it has helped a lot.

Anyways I hope you are doing good and finishing strong!!!

Please don't try barefoot, you might get hurt.

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There´s nothing bad in hugging a tree. You are just trying to release yourself from the feelings you had and the things you are going through. Even if people sighted you at that moment, they will surely think you are appreciating nature and trying to release everything in your mind. I guess the walk was worth it?

I am here again to cheer you up as it is that last day of the challenge. Did you remember to drink your water? Did you observed your quiet time yet? Don´t forget we are getting to the end of the challenge and it has been a great journey for everyone.

Hello, partner :) This is another soulful write-up from you. I actually never thought it is silly to hug a tree because I usually do that in the woods hehe. It's fun although I have not experienced doing it barefoot. But it must be amazing too. Some friends say walking barefoot connects us with mother earth and it feels good. Shall we try it next time? hehe.

And here's to wish you the best on the final day of our challenge. I hope you will snag your 5th gold :)

Making such commitment to yourself and keeping to it says a lot about you. I want to applaud you for such.. A very interesting walk you had there.. I was actually smiling while reading through.. Thanks for sharing your experience with us..

Today is the last day of the challenge. Hope you are on the verge of getting you star?.. Make sure you get the star today. You can do this..

Hahaha it wasn't a stupid idea and I am glad you did. Nature reserves our love, attention and hugs too because nature always give...that's you, giving back to nature. A deep meaningful hugs can do magic more than we can imagine. I've always been a fan of nature.

Can you feel the birds singing?

No, but I can hear them:)

I love nature and go on walks like this usually four times a week.

Start talking to the trees and animals like I do, trust me if makes you feel awesome.

And speaking of awesome thanks for all you have done for teem tengo Daisy, it is appreciated.
You did fantastically well for yourself for us and for everyone:)
Have a fantastic Easter weekend :)

I hope that when you are doing this barefooted you'll remember to share the journey, feelings, and emotions with us again. 🥺

I am glad you did hug this tree as it gave you hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

I have a feeling you are going to finish strong today because you are now a completely different person who has been able to identify with nature and loved the experience. 🥰

Hungry? Here is a little food for thought (not saying I am right, it's just a thought):
Kind of sounds like psychologically and philosopically representative, like you would work (as you do) with the little lowly people that are in distress as well and this makes you happy and fulfilled as this is the position you set yourself in, since hugging an unlikely candidate like this crooked little tree, as the lowly are in the same situation, most would not go near it when there are big strong trees nearby to hug;
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I've never been jealous of a tree before until now. 😀
Theres a mountain in Ireland called Croagh Patrick that people walk barefoot up for the mind. It's meant to be good but your little piggys would be well sore after it.

Sorry I missed this when you posted it, blanchy's song from TTT brought me here today.

I'm glad you hugged that tree and it's helped you. This modern life can be tough at times and there's no manual for it or an absolute right or wrong way to do things, we live and we learn.

Nature is definitely a great way to regain the present, too much looking back or projecting forward is not great in my experience.

I find being very mindful while eating, listening, reading, or whatever the activity is a good grounding.

The barefoot thing is interesting too and i know @trucklife-family swears by barefoot connection with the earth beneath her and the power it holds.

Sending you positive vibes and all good things from afar. Mind yourself and be good to yourself.