Unbelievable story: I hugged a tree.

Yep, that’s me and the tree. You’re probably wondering why I hugged it.

[Yep, that one right there in the picture.]

I was on an out-of-town trip with friends.

We stayed in an ecology park and resort located on top of a mountain.

The January breeze was cool, making the trees dance.

Beside our villa was a lone tall tree.

One of my friends decided to walk towards the tree.

He removed his sandals and then hugged the tree.

He said he felt good.

Hugging a tree removes toxins and negativities from the body.

He encouraged me to do it.

And so I did.

I walked toward the tree.

I removed my sandals and left them beside its roots.

Then I hugged the tree barefoot.

It was so huge, my hands weren’t able to meet both ends!

I felt good.

I felt one with nature.

The moment grounded me, literally.

When we left the place, I realized I should have hugged the tree longer.

How about you? Have you experienced hugging a tree?