Messages from Brother Tree

On my recent camping trip to Dorset, I climbed one of the coastal peaks at the end of the day, and found this Brother Tree. I decided to talk to him, and ask for teachings and here is the messages I got:
​Just keep growing...

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• Don’t take the storm wind personal, don’t take anything personal. Even if it feels like it bends you over. The storm has nothing to do with you. Just keep growing and enjoy your shape, however lopsided it might turn out. You are who you are.
• Even though you are exposed on a windy ledge, and life seems sometimes hard; never forget to grow the little playful branches that are just little shoots. They don’t serve a structural purpose and they may never carry fruit. Their only purpose is to be there for a giggle, Crazy little growth, just there for joy.
• Find and acknowledge your allies, even if they are not next of kin. You must never feel lonely, just open your heart, and feel the heartbeat of all your relations around you (The tree was the only one growing on this coastal peak. It overlooked some rabbit holes – it was very clear that right there, together with the rocks and bushy leaves of grass, they had created an energy circle to include the tree).

 
Remember, when you talk to trees or plants: Connect first to your deep Essence (we sometimes call this the True Self). Say hello to the tree, introduce yourself and ask Tree whether it is O.K. to stay. Allow Tree to watch/observe you. Only then start to talk and ask questions. (The teachings summarised above, after I had done my pre-work, took 2 minutes, a flash or enlightenment, which I could not have produced with my left brain). Then I gave thanks and bit farewell.