Comments on: The Energy of Trees

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:54:54 +0000

Trees as sentinels! Yes. Especially, now, in winter as they stand starkly waiting for the rejuvenation of spring.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:36:30 +0000

A beautiful article. This is a completely different way of experiencing the trees that surround us all. This article has altered my viewpoint completely!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:24:24 +0000

Beautiful, Jan! Thanks for posting this.

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:10:25 +0000

Thank you Jan, this great entry is like reading a passage from someone that understands a language of the earth that most people dont perceive.

By: Nycgarden

Nycgarden — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:09:49 +0000

Is there a difference, do you think, between the way we relate to our neighborhood trees, urban trees, or planted trees compared to the forest and all its trees and diversity?

I pat trees like someone may pat a horse or dog.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:14:39 +0000

Thanks, Jan, for this graceful reminder. Most of us see trees simply as part of the outdoor decor but you’ve encouraged me for one to consider them anew as “part of our family…silent sentinels” (I love that!). Who knows? Maybe talking to them as you do will reveal they’re not so silent after all. When is your next public talk on trees? I want to attend!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:41:44 +0000

What a lovely reminder that the tranquility we crave so deeply is all around us, waiting for us to notice.

By: David Goldman

David Goldman — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:54:39 +0000

This is beautifully written. A shame how in everyday life we take trees so much for granted. We all need to learn how to experience nature on such a deep level as Ms. Johnsen obviously does. Makes me want to rush out with my tent and relocate to the Botannical Gardens permanently.