My tree

Take a deep breath in and ‘follow’ it out with your mind. Then feel your strong roots again. Bring your mind back to a picture of yourself in a forest. In your mind get up of the log and walk further into the forest and see yourself standing right in the middle of an ancient, thick forest. For a moment pay attention to what is on the ground. Your feet are bare and you can feel the Earth underneath them. You can feel leaves and branches on the forest floor. You are the very first human who ever walked into this forest, the first human who disturbs its natural order. You suddenly realise you are the part of this order too. Consider this for a moment. (pause 3 sec) Look around yourself. Look up, there are tree tops everywhere. The sky is barely visible through all the greenery. The forest is thick and lush. As you breathe in, take a breath of the forest air. It is fresh, it is ‘green’ and full of life. This is life the forest is willing to share with you. (pause 2 sec ) As you look around, you should notice a single tree glowing. Look for this tree. (pause 4 sec) Have you found it? The glowing tree. Have a good look at it. How tall is this tree? Do you know what kind of tree this is? Look at its leaves. Look at its deep roots. In your mind, walk to it. (pause 2 sec) As you approach the tree, be aware that this tree is ‘your tree.’ It does not belong to you, but it is a tree that has chosen to assist you with your life. This is a very special relationship to which each side contributes. Sit on the ground with your back leaning on the trunk. Sit right there within the glowing green aura of the tree. (pause 3 sec) As you sit, sense your body, let it fill with the green light emanating from the tree. Make sure you keep yourself grounded. (pause 6 sec) Suddenly, you feel thin, green plants growing out of the forest floor and wrapping themselves around your legs, all the way to your knees. (pause 4 sec) This is a very important moment. You can now ask the tree for any messages, advice or whatever else the tree wishes to show you. Ask for it now. (pause 4 sec) Pay attention to your thoughts. What are you thinking? Are there any messages from your tree? Listen for it for a moment. (pause 4 sec) Now it is time
to go. Stand up and walk out of the forest. As you leave, say thank you to ‘your tree.’ Say thank you for the thoughts, for the sharing of its light and for the protective green plants around your legs. Really feel this gratitude. (pause 5 sec)
Look at the sky. It’s a lovely day. It is also time to come back where you started. (pause 3 sec) Now slowly bring your awareness to this room. (pause 3 sec) Feel your feet on the ground. Feel your roots deep in the ground. As you keep focus on your feet, bring your awareness to this room now fully. Become aware of the chair under your body. Listen for the sounds around you.Bring your mind back to your feet. Where are they? Can you feel them? Gently wiggle your toes. Feel the full sensation of the floor beneath your feet. Slightly press them on the floor. Wiggle your fingers and rub your palms. Move your shoulders. Take a deep breath. When you are ready slowly open your eyes, first looking down then up and up until you are looking straight ahead. Do this in your own time. When your eyes are open give yourself a good stretch if at all possible in silence to give others space to do the same in their own time.