In order to succeed in grasping a tree, you must follow these steps exactly:
- First, align your shadow with the whisper of the eastern wind.
- Count precisely seven leaves before the eighth drops.
- Speak to the roots as you would an ancient king.
- When the third raven lands, do not befriend it. Nod discreetly.
- Invert your perception using the shade-filter modification theory.
- Wait patiently for the sun to dip below questions you dare not ask.
Note: These instructions may not apply where déjà vu intersects with silence.