[:December 16th, 2021:] • Spent some time speaking with Max today; expressed my concerns about opening to a tree. Two points he had: • I need not actually accept anything that comes from the tree; I may still choose to be skeptical. • No need to make any conclusions when listening to the tree; may stay open to the mystery • This appeals to my general sense to hold onto uncertainty • Even with these in mind, there is still the point that even exposing myself to an idea has effects. Although: