How to Befriend a Tree

Unlock the secrets of befriending trees with the distilled wisdom shared by Taoist Master Mantak Chia, a revered mentor to Jungahouse (he doesn’t know this yet).

Here’s a brief guide to cultivating a harmonious relationship:

• • Discover a Healthy Tree: Seek out robust companions like large pines, cypress, willow, elm, or maple. Each tree holds unique healing properties.
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  • Build a Communal Relationship: Trees, much like humans, possess feelings and energy reactions. Take time to connect before initiating an energy exchange. Choose trees that resonate with you.
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  • Extend a Welcome: Face the tree, offer a warm welcome, and gauge the energy alignment. If a connection is sensed, place your hands on the bark, and keep your focus forward or on the bark.
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  • Guide Your Qi: Establish an energetic connection and guide your Qi into the tree. Feel the subtle buzzing or tingling as the tree’s Qi enters your body. Combine it with your own, experiencing the enhancing, cool, and healing sensation.
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  • Draw and Hold Back Energy: To end gracefully, withdraw attention from the Qi flow, turning it inward. Push back on the tree’s Qi to prevent excess absorption. Allow the Qi to flow back into the tree, condensing the energy into a single point.
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  • Conclude with a Closing: End abruptly and precisely to break the energetic connection, locking the healing in place. A movement, sound, or subtle energy shift serves as an effective closing.