379: Have you hugged a tree lately? Because I have, and it’s

379: Have you hugged a tree lately? Because I have, and it’s great. (Outdoor Diary)

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When did you last hug a tree? I mean literally, actually hug a tree? Yeah, I know it sounds weird, but hang with me, because this silly thing has been recharging and reshaping how I feel about heading outside. Listen now! Connect with this episode: Join the Humans Outside Challenge Follow Humans Outside on Instagram Follow Humans Outside on Facebook Listen to Alastair Humphrey’s episode on Humans Outside Listen to my episode about my scary Grand Canyon trip Some of the good stuff: [00:35] Tree Hugging as Gratitude [01:20] Grounding Experience of Tree Hugging [01:41] Winter Contrast and Appreciation in Seattle [02:49] Monthly Sit Spot Reflection [03:08] Observations and Gratitude for Trees [04:36] Emotional and Sensory Connection with Nature

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