MEETING-A-TREE – Meditation

First, I will explain this silent meditation, which you will do on your own.

So you go into the woods and find your own tree, and for 5 minutes, you will explore this tree on your own. You can stand or sit in front of the tree, and you will MEET this tree, like you would meet a stranger, who might become your friend.

You may start with investigating the bark with your eyes, the shades of color, the texture, the little creatures which are living there, the story the bark can tell you. You may want to look up into the crown, its branches spreading out into the sky, leaves moving with the wind …, or you may want to look closer at the roots, how they grow into the earth … ? You may want to explore the touch of the bark, or smell the bark – use ALL of your senses. Or you may want to lean against the tree or touch it in a way like you make contact with your dog, and speak with it? ---Take your time and enjoy yourself with your tree, until you hear the bell.
And then please, say good bye to your tree, and come again up here to the stone circle.
Ok, you can go now, on your own, and choose a tree, where there is nobody else yet.

( Ring the bell after 5 minutes or so. )

When they are back all together, ask how it was for the, and if they would like to go to their tree again later? – Encourage them to go when they have time, on their own or with a friend. If they want, they can share their experience with each other later. (short feed-back)

Or ask, who would like to DANCE WITH A TREE? – I could show them a practice how to connect with trees through movement. – See if we can find a time together?