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20 Questions for Trees

Abby Dougherty
2 min readOct 5, 2023

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A big old branchy tree with a seat/bench next to it
Photo by Felix Mittermeier: https://www.pexels.com/photo/brown-bench-beside-tree-1459497/
  1. What tales can you tell of the centuries you have witnessed?
  2. How have you seen the world change around you over your many years?
  3. Can you share the secret of your enduring patience and tranquility?
  4. How do you find the strength to weather storms and endure through harsh winters?
  5. How do your roots decide which direction to grow to find nourishment?
  6. What sensations do you experience as the seasons change, from budding in spring to shedding in autumn?
  7. Can you sense the creatures that find home within your branches and roots?
  8. How does it feel to provide shelter and sustenance to so many organisms?
  9. How do you perceive the struggles of ecosystems and climate alterations?
  10. What can you teach us about sustainability and living harmoniously with nature?
  11. How do you feel about the human activities that impact forests and biodiversity?
  12. Do you bask in the warm caress of sunlight filtering through your leaves?
  13. What’s it like to be adorned with fresh snow or vibrant autumnal hues?
  14. How do you experience the gentle rustling of your leaves in the breeze?
  15. What meanings or significance might you…

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Abby Dougherty
Abby Dougherty

Written by Abby Dougherty

Abby Dougherty, PhD, loves to learn, and produce scholarship on relational-cultural theory, virtual reality, AI, and using mindfulness in counselor education.

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