Big Journey 1.79. Hugs with birch

There’s something almost magical about hugging a birch tree.

Going deep into the forest, leaving your clothes behind for a while, and feeling the cool air and soft grass against your bare skin already makes the world seem quieter. Then you find a beautiful birch, wrap your arms around its pale trunk, close your eyes, and simply stay there for a few minutes.

No phone, no noise, no rush. Just the warmth of your body, the cool texture of the bark, the smell of the forest, and the feeling of being completely present.

I don’t know if trees really have some mysterious energy, but standing naked in the woods and hugging a birch certainly feels like a little kind of magic. 🌿