April 17, 2025

Hello Followers,

Welcome Thursday,

Tree hugging is not just about saving trees;

it is about saving yourself.

And tree hugging is not just a hashtag; it is a way of life.

Can a tree enhance your heart’s health?

Yes, yes, yes!

Hugging a tree, believe it or not, does more than just make you feel close to nature.

It is actually pretty good for your heart health, helping to bring down your blood pressure.

When you wrap your arms around a tree, it is not all about that peaceful vibe you get; it is also a real deal for your heart.

This simple act helps you chill out, which is super good for your heart and helps keep your blood pressure in check.

Making a habit of hugging trees is not just about feeling good in the moment.

It is a choice you make for a healthier heart, lowering blood pressure over time.

So, go out today and hug a tree!

🧼 Castile Soap

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of olive oil

- 1/2 cup coconut oil

- 1/2 cup of water

- 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

- 2 tablespoons vegan gelatin

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil and coconut oil.

2. In a separate bowl, mix water and apple cider vinegar.

3. Slowly add the water-vinegar mixture to the oils while stirring continuously.

4. Sprinkle vegan gelatin over the mixture and stir well.

5. Pour the mixture into soap molds and let it set for 24 hours.

6. Once set, remove the soap from the molds and let it cure for 4-6 weeks.

7. Your homemade Castile soap is now ready to use!

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cooking Time: 0 mins | Total Time: 24 hours | Servings: 4 bars

Trees are such an important part of our lives and our connection to nature.

They give us shelter, shade, pull in carbon dioxide, give out oxygen; they store carbon, stabilize the earth, and help boost wildlife not just small mammals such as squirrels but also birds, insects, lichen, and fungi.

Hugging a tree can help release hormones which make you feel calm and happier.

You can also meditate with your back leaning on the tree; this is useful if you feel self-conscious.

This meditation is to help you connect with tree energy.

I can see tree auras, and this meditation works with the energy field or aura of the tree.

Work within six feet of the tree trunk.

For the purposes of this meditation, you can visualize a tree in your mind’s eye, or you can practice this meditation out in nature with a physical tree.

It can be a favorite tree you have or, if using visualization, imagine a favorite tree.

Traditionally, tree energy has been used for healing purposes.

In working with the tree energy, give some loving energy back to the tree.

The focus is purely on energy exchange, nothing physical needs to be given or taken from the tree.

Every tree has a spirit so treat the tree with respect; honor the spirit of the tree and the spirit in you.

Until Friday, a tree is a treasured gift from nature that you can hug and feel love.