It is 4:15 am here in Massachusetts. I couldn't sleep so I decided to read your essay instead.
Your writing is beautiful, Jane. I love your insights along with your lovely style.
You've brought back a memory of a practice I adopted during Covid that I should to bring back into my life. I found that when I needed an embrace and was alone during the enforced separations, I could hug a tall oak tree in a park down the street. Its trunk felt strong, its energy conveyed life, and its comforting embrace during stressful times was just what I needed.
Thank you so much for reading and sharing dearest Maggie. What a wonderful and beautiful thing to do. I actually do the same with my great ash tree (Maximo!) in my yard. Their presence and steadfastness is healing. And oh my love.. thinking of you without a hug for a long time makes my heart hurt. Iām glad the trees helped you in those days and now in lighter times still can. Sending you a big virtual hug from Colorado! šš
It is 4:15 am here in Massachusetts. I couldn't sleep so I decided to read your essay instead.
Your writing is beautiful, Jane. I love your insights along with your lovely style.
You've brought back a memory of a practice I adopted during Covid that I should to bring back into my life. I found that when I needed an embrace and was alone during the enforced separations, I could hug a tall oak tree in a park down the street. Its trunk felt strong, its energy conveyed life, and its comforting embrace during stressful times was just what I needed.
Thank you so much for reading and sharing dearest Maggie. What a wonderful and beautiful thing to do. I actually do the same with my great ash tree (Maximo!) in my yard. Their presence and steadfastness is healing. And oh my love.. thinking of you without a hug for a long time makes my heart hurt. Iām glad the trees helped you in those days and now in lighter times still can. Sending you a big virtual hug from Colorado! šš
Thank you, Jane, for grounding us and for giving us hope. Constance
Thank you so much for reading dear friend and for always giving me hope too. <3