Crystal with a Redwood tree
California, United States
P L A Y
My intimate interrelationship to nature and to trees run deep and it is spiritual. When I touch a tree, I feel a special connection and an exchange of energy. Being with trees brings me joy and peace. Now more than ever, it is important to protect and to nurture the trees so that biodiversity and ecosystems can thrive to help all beings live a healthier and more vibrant life. Trees provide housing, food and protection. They store water in their roots and trunks and they help retain nutrients and moisture in the soil. Trees also help each other thrive and survive during difficult times like drought. Trees represent life.
— Crystal Forman
A B O U T C R Y S T A LCrystal Forman is an educator, health coach and the founder of Holistic Wellness and Health. She is also a mindfulness meditation teacher, an avid forager and gardener, activist for food justice and sustainable food access, and an Earth protector.
Crystal is standing with a California Coastal Redwood tree (Sequoia sempervirens). Redwoods are among the most ancient and tallest trees on Earth. Majestic and evergreen, they have inspired human beings since time immemorial.
“Trees represent life”
– Crystal Forman
Photography by Liv Milani
Voice and music mixing by Joanna Lero
Music credit: Hidden Orchestra - The Burning Circle (With DJ Slepton)
