HUG A TREE!
Why not?
I met Gabi on Sunset Park’s trail about 2 miles in. She was standing with her arms around a large tree, her cheek pressed lightly to the bark. She greeted me, and out of curisosity I questioned why she was hugging the tree. “It helps when I’m having a rough day”. In fact, Gabi started doing this a few years ago, when she was going through some personal stress due to a dirvoce. Now, whenever she feels overwhelmed or just wants to feel calm. In her way, this is Gabi’s coping mechanism and strategy to slow down and reconnect with nature. To me this was a small reminder that being outside and appreciating the trees around us can help indiffrent ways.
NUMBER OF TREES GABI HAS HUGGED..
2022: 5+
2023: 25+
2024: 50+
