It is amazing how quickly the nation's trees have spread the word about he who stares at bark and . . . actually talks to them. This young tree was goggle-eyed with amazement when it realised it was me. I tried to have a conversation, but it kept on giggling!. It must have been nervous. Remember to take the time to talk to trees. They will respond. So tonight's question is: Do you talk to trees?
I can't say that I really talk to them - but I swear to God that I can feel their energy! When I touch them its like I feel what kind of energy they have, some feel very quiet and slow, and some have enormous power within them - it's the strangest thing. Part of that is also feeling their age/knowledge, you can alomost feel the years of presence on the Earth!
ReplyDeleteSo yeah, sometimes I get drawn to a particular tree because of it's energy, and then I have to sit with it or touch it for a while, whilst we commune!!
I'm not a tree hugger - honest!
Joanna,
ReplyDeleteThanks for such an illuminating response. I think you have the right idea about trees and it is very encouraging to hear it. I still like, as I mentioned previously, pressing my ear against a tree and listening. It's great isn't it. I am really looking forward to hearing what others have to say on the subject.
Best wishes
Laurie
Hi, Laurie,
ReplyDeleteYes, I do talk with trees--often. I am particularly taken by their roots, and I spend a lot of time just hanging around trees and revisiting certain ones to see changes--both small and large--over the course of a season. I've been thoroughly enjoying your tree photos.
Best,
Gigi
Thanks, Gigi. Root? Now that's a new concept - I've been so busy chatting and looking at the bark, I have neglected the roots. I must keep my eyes open!
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Laurie! email me your address ( buskitten@hotmail.com) I will send you a boat!
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You are being watched ! No move escapes the tree gods, who are many and powerful ! And often full of birds, even larks !
ReplyDeleteOh boy, I've got a tree shot for you I found last weekend while out walking in the woods... will try and post it tonight when I get home from the awful offal office... :-D Somefolks get to sit in an oval office, me, I get the offal one... oh, yes, speaking of trees, which also sometimes harbor squirrels, I think you might really enjoy taking a quick peek at :
http://lonegreysquirrel.blogspot.com/
But be sure to bring a bag of nuts !
Liz,
ReplyDeleteThank you - you have just made my day!
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Owen,
ReplyDeleteI think they refer to me as 'He who watches trees' - at least I think that's what one of them told me . . .
I look forward to seeing your tree photograph - I think? At first, I though you were suggesting you contracted an assassin to shoot a tree for me - sorry, I have a alarming imagination starting to develop since starting blogging . . . Great squirrel, thanks for the steer (direction, not bullock!)
Two bits of news for you, I answered your Princess Di paparazzi query from long ago on my other blog and . . . the first two of three Paris pet cemetery cards arrived today. Not time to post tonight - just got back from Stratford - but they are wonderful.
Kind regards
Laurie
Hi Adrian,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my world. Thanks for visiting!
Best wishes
Laurie
Good morning Laurie
ReplyDeleteI have come to you via Owen who 'found' me last night - which is a good thing...not that I was lost , but because I love diversity...and I LOVE trees.
I am coming back later to read your blog in full, chores and exercise call first, so will give you a yahoo later, til then
Happy Days
Laurie, thanks for visiting my blog and helping me find yours! And, yes, I talk to trees, plants of all sorts, animals and forces unseen. Most people probably think I am always talking to myself...:) Silke
ReplyDeleteHi Delwyn, if you like trees, make sure you start at the beginning of the blog! Happy reading.
ReplyDeleteSilke, welcome and I enjoyed your blog. I am very pleased you are a tree talker. Don't forget to listen, too!
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Laurie
Great entry! I usually hug trees instead of talking to them, but I do talk to flowers :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Martha, Hugging's fine with me. Now flowers, they really do like being talked to and . . . they never talk back!
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Laurie
Yes, it used to be people actually talked to trees and hugged them! lol However these days folks are no longer in touch with the trees--therefore they are amazed when a human actually decides to speak directly to them.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm...wonder what stories they could tell? I'd like to sit and listen...
Hi Beth, A very good point. If you get the chance to sit and listen, please let us know!
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