There is no greater way to escape the troubles of daily life than to ascend
into the welcoming embrace of a treehouse. 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 treehouse 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 treehouse, 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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