We have lived in the trees, sheltered in the trees, eaten the fruits, used the bark and roots for medicine, escaped from animals on the ground, and protected ourselves from the sun, rain, wind, lightning and thunder. We used trees to make clothing and homes, boats and canoes for traveling. In all of the world's spiritual traditions, people have spoken to trees, listened to trees, and worshipped trees. Trees have been the homes of deities, spirits, ancestors. Gods have come to us from trees, and have become trees.
People have dreams about trees, and visualize trees for meditations, guidance, and healing.
Trees have been a part of our psyches. What often proves to be healing for ourselves, and for the planet, is what we turn towards, as opposed to what we turn away from. I'd like to suggest a way that we could collectively turn toward the trees. Many people have had some unusual experience with trees in their lives, especially in childhood. Those pleasant or powerful experiences allow you to hold a place for the trees in your heart and mind.