Being amongst the trees

Walking in the forest is the easiest place to just be me. It is the easiest place for me to fill my cup with peace and joy. I appreciate the cleansing energy that comes from the trees, the fresh smelling air and of course, the most beautiful colors of the Carolinian forests at anytime of year but most especially in autumn. But even more than that, i particularly appreciate the energetic wisdom from those hundreds of years old elder trees; they bring me comfort. And while it is truly interesting to look at each tree and know its human name (especially when you want to share something about said tree) for me it is equally or perhaps more important just to be with the trees and connect energetically with each one as i travel through the forest, stopping to admire their beauty and send gratitude to them... which often results in me hugging them.

This was taken early morning October 21 the leaves just starting to change.