Sorry I missed this when you posted it, blanchy's song from TTT brought me here today.

I'm glad you hugged that tree and it's helped you. This modern life can be tough at times and there's no manual for it or an absolute right or wrong way to do things, we live and we learn.

Nature is definitely a great way to regain the present, too much looking back or projecting forward is not great in my experience.

I find being very mindful while eating, listening, reading, or whatever the activity is a good grounding.

The barefoot thing is interesting too and i know @trucklife-family swears by barefoot connection with the earth beneath her and the power it holds.

Sending you positive vibes and all good things from afar. Mind yourself and be good to yourself.