My Dream - Tree House

Really! A Tree House

Permission to Play

Here's what I love most about the treehouse dream: it refuses to take itself too seriously.

Look, I know the practical objections. Building regulations exist. Plumbing remains a legitimate concern. Winter would require some serious thermal planning. And yes, someone is definitely going to ask, “but where would you put your washing machine?"

I don't know, and I refuse to let laundry logistics ruin my dream!

Here's the thing: some dreams aren't meant to be entirely practical. They're meant to show us what we're hungry for.

My treehouse dream isn't really about carpentry or architectural plans. It's about living so close to nature that I can hear leaves rustling while I make my morning coffee. It's about choosing elevation and perspective, literally and metaphorically. It's about building a life that prioritises presence over possessions, connection over convention, play over perfection.

So yes, my dream house is a treehouse.

What's yours? And more importantly, what is it trying to tell you?

Maybe you don't need the entire dream to become real. Maybe you just need to pay attention to what it's pointing toward. My treehouse signals that I need more nature immersion, more perspective, more permission to play.

Your dream might be pointing somewhere completely different: toward community, solitude, creativity, adventure, peace, chaos, or simplicity.

The question is: “What small step can I take toward what this represents?"

For me, this means spending more time actually sitting in trees, taking walks where I look up instead of straight ahead and choosing experiences over things. Building play into my everyday life, not waiting for permission or the perfect moment.

Dreams don't have to come true exactly as imagined to transform how you live.

But also... if anyone knows a good tree architect, seriously, call me.

Step Outside This Week

Find a tree. Sit beneath it or, if you're feeling brave, climb it. (Check no one's watching first if that helps.)

Even five minutes of intentional time with a tree can shift your perspective.

Notice what changes when you look up instead of forward. When you rest against bark instead of furniture. When you let yourself feel small in the best possible way.

You might not build a treehouse, but you can absolutely practice being the kind of person who would.

Practise being the kind of person who lives in a treehouse!

Find a tree to sit beneath

There's More

I offer psychology-led coaching and Just Us experiences in nature for individuals and small groups who want greater clarity, connection and ease. If the idea of more time with nature resonates with you, let's talk. You can find out more or get in touch