Wellesley College Botanic Gardensand the Paulson Ecology of Place Initiative invite you to get close and personal with plants in a time of social distancing.
Follow the 6 steps to ~Hug a Tree~ above for a feel-good experience that cultivates appreciation, sensory awareness, resonance, and support. As you hug your tree, feel the connection in your toes, up your legs, into your chest, and up into your head. Do you notice any sensations and emotions arise within you? What are they?
If you are limited to staying inside or there are no trees around you, you can “hug” a houseplant if you have one or even your computer with a picture of a tree on it! You can make it a more multi-sensual experience by closing your eyes, imagining your favorite tree and listening to thesoundscapewe recorded from the woods at Wellesley.
Post photos, videos, or just your thoughts on this practice with #wellesleyhugatree in your caption and spread ~plantiful~ love by tagging your friends! You can also DM us directly. Happy Tree Hugging!
