There is no greater way to escape the troubles of daily life than to
ascend into the welcoming embrace of a tree house. Like a bird in
its nest, we feel held and safe in the branches, cloaked within a
curtain of green leaves. Here we can breathe more freely and think
more clearly, our hearts and brains fed by the oxygen released by
the leaves. We float above the everyday world of the ground,
enjoying a bird's-eye view of all that remains below.
We may choose to be alone or we may invite a special friend to join
us. Either way, this is our private world in which we get to decide
who comes and goes. It is our haven where we can fully be who we
are, shed the masks required by the world below, and reveal our most
hidden secrets, dreams, and desires. It is also an ideal vantage
point on the life that continues below the branches. Often, a new
view of a situation is just what we need to answer a difficult
question, solve a challenging problem, or see something we've been
missing. It is as if we have ascended into the heavens and are able
to tap into a higher awareness. We can draw on this airy energy to
revitalize us, relax us, and feed us new ideas. When we descend, we
are ready to enter the world again, cleaner, clearer, and often more
inspired.
If you haven't been in a tree house for a while, now may be the time
to make one for yourself or find one you can borrow. If you can't
find or create an actual tree house, think of other venues that
could provide the same experience-a rooftop perch, a quiet spot in a
grove of trees on a hilltop, a light-filled attic. Or just close
your eyes and visualize yourself ensconced in your perfect home in
the branches of your favorite tree.
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