Earlier today, on my daily walk through the woods, I noticed the trees were watching me kindly. CallingWelcomingHere, Human, come, come nearLook closelyHere, Human, glimpse aroundTouch and smell trulyHere, Human, listen with all your heart. Come, sit and stay a while. I slowed down my pace, sensing the forest’s palpable pull.I sat at the feet of a young poplar, vibrant with sap, eager to reach high, the light playing with the rich shades of green of its leaves.Leaning against it, I closed my eyes to listen to the sounds of the forest while the trees in the small clearing bent their gaze towards the creature in their midst.After a while,…