it's a whole new realm learning how a tree comes to bits. it's been kind of difficult for me on a (i don't mean to be flakey) spiritual level. it's almost harder to see the tree purely for what it is. a beautiful creature reaching for the sun. it gets crowded out with safety, risk assessment, dollar signs, etc. it's trouble me... is it only an acclimatization / readjustment... will it pass??? how has it been for you others that climb both recreationally and professionally.
Great question! I think when you internalize all that stuff a little more you'll go back to seeing the tree for what it is. And you'll find new unexpected ways to relate to trees. I go through the same thing once in a while and then it passes. Tree time (non-working) is always available, you can go into it to refresh your spirit. Maybe a couple solo climbs are in order?
I've just been cutting down a couple of small trees in my yard, a dead standing Mountain Ash (still in progress) and a Choke Cherry that was causing trouble. I just don't like cutting down a live tree no matter what. Haven't figured out how to deal with that yet, I'll follow my own pre_script_ion and do some climbs with no saw on the saddle. -moss
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