What if the key to strengthening relationships lies in the wisdom of trees?
About the Author
LeKeesha M. Jackson is a psychotherapist, life coach, and debut author of The Intimacy Tree. With warmth, clinical insight, and a gift for metaphor, she helps individuals and couples heal, connect, and grow through the five principles of intimacy: self, emotional, spiritual, physical, and sexual.
In Part One, readers explore each principle through therapeutic guidance and reflective self-assessment quizzes placed at the end of every chapter. Part Two brings the principles to life through engaging stories and introduces the Relationship Anatomy—a practical model to help readers level-set their relationships and evaluate depth, alignment, and truth.
Blending personal experience with therapeutic expertise, Jackson invites readers to move beyond surface connection and into the heart of what makes healthy relationships last.
She writes to reveal the power intimacy holds to transform relationships into deep, meaningful connections rooted in truth.
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Intimacy Tree Principles
The Love of Self-Intimacy
Principle 1: Know thyself and be thyself to teach others how to genuinely embrace the true version of you.
True intimacy begins within. When you honor who you are—your strengths, your struggles, your truth—you create a space where others can meet and love the real you. Embrace your authenticity, and you’ll invite the kind of genuine connection that no mask or performance can ever sustain. Remember: you are your own greatest teacher in love.
The Gift of Emotional Intimacy
Principle 2: Practice authentic vulnerability and provide a safe space for the vulnerability of others.
Enhance emotional intimacy through open communication and empathy, creating a deeper bond with your partner.
The Power of Spiritual Intimacy
Principle 3: Connect to your higher power and align with divine energy flowing within you.
At the heart of self-intimacy is a deeper connection to your own soul—and whatever higher power, purpose, or spiritual energy you believe in. Tuning into that inner wisdom gives you strength, direction, and peace when life gets messy. It’s not about being perfect or super spiritual; it’s about learning to trust yourself more, reflect more deeply, and find meaning beyond the noise.
How this helps your relationship:
When both people are rooted in their own spiritual center, it’s easier to show up with more patience, purpose, and presence. You stop just reacting to each other—and start growing together in a way that feels meaningful and aligned.
The Comfort of Physical Intimacy
Principle 4: Know how to give and receive physical touch for comfort, support, and encouragement.
Strengthen physical intimacy by engaging in affectionate gestures, mindful presence, and meaningful physical connection that builds trust and closeness.
The Truth About Sexual Intimacy
Principle 5: Know what sexually arouses you, or be willing to learn and teach others how to safely
invite you to explore sexual intimacy.
Overstand the difference between sexual intimacy, intercourse and sex. Navigate the complexities of sexual intimacy, overstanding desires and boundaries for a fulfilling and respectful relationship. Enhance sexual intimacy by cultivating openness, playfulness, and mutual respect, allowing both partners to experience deeper pleasure and connection.
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