Madison,

Thank you for sharing. A question: Have you used psychedelics since this experience?

I ask because one of the key techniques using them is to “surrender and go with the flow” and I can only wonder what would have happened had you stayed with the “I am a tree” hallucination a bit longer.

That said, you seem to have received the message after all – trees are strong because of their interconnectedness, and so are humans – and I commend you not only for being open enough to receive it, but then to share it with others!

I’ve actually written a novel about a “tree man” that explores these themes and am currently reading it as part of a bi-weekly podcast (two chapters per week). Its just getting started so only episode one is out, but its called The B&P Realm if you or anyone is interested.

Anyway, thanks again!! Psychedelics and Nature combined can be such profound teachers!