Hugging a tree can literally improve your mood and boost your creativity. Various scientific research results indicate that hugging a tree has multiple health benefits. Just being around a tree can be beneficial for you.
This ancient practice, which has been ongoing for centuries, has been confirmed to aid in healing health issues ranging from depression to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other mental illnesses. You can find studies on this topic in Matthew Silverstone’s book “Blinded by Science”.
According to conducted studies, it was concluded that children who interact with nature and trees exhibit physical and psychological improvements. More specifically, children in nature were more creative and more emotional.
How do trees significantly enhance our well-being?
Whenever we go to an area abundant in greenery and trees, we all undoubtedly take a deep breath, but research like Silverstone’s shows that this phenomenon goes beyond just theory. The different vibration frequencies in our environment affect our biological behaviors. When we touch a tree, its vibration is different from ours, absorbing our negative energy while we receive the tree’s beneficial qualities.
Hugging a tree, and connecting with trees and greenery, dates back to ancient times. People in various communities have been intertwined with nature through different methods. Some people, such as those in Finland’s Koli National Park, believe that forests are more spiritual than sacred places.
In Japan, people practice forest bathing, spending extended periods in forests to stimulate the immune system and gain wisdom. In Italy, a community called Damanhur claims that trees sing. They record electromagnetic changes in leaves and roots with certain instruments and then convert these into sound. Indigenous people who know which plants are edible and which can heal diseases live among plants and animals.
We need to escape to the forest, to the greenery often. To feel the vibration and to make physical contact for communication with nature… To hug…
Even if we’re trapped among the concrete of big cities, we can at least try not to lose our connection with the plants and life around us. Balcony gardening can be a good way to maintain this connection. Make time to connect with nature and experience its healing power. All you need to do is reach out and hug the nearest tree.
