The vase of flowers is a symbol of all the wealth of nature, brought indoors and arranged in its simplest form. So refreshing and so fine an example of quality that seems to be put forth effortlessly, flowers speak to us in their own way. The symbolic language of flowers was widely used in the Middle Ages by everyone, to express the feelings held in common by the masses, who could not read, and had no access to other forms of communication, often needing to say without words what they were forbidden to say out loud.
And flowers are sweet expressions of affection used by all.
Arranging flowers ia a great way to summon the same harmonies into your own life. If you don't have access to flowers, you can always find illustrations of them. Silk flowers are also a way to have the same energy visually represented.
This allows the spiritual beauty of the natural forms to be expressed in a new way, showing also the hand of human desires for harmony. A cultural expression of appreciation, flower arrangement is an ancient art in many cultures. Temples and churches feature floral displays, and every occasion of life is celebrated with flowers.
The vase is the symbol of the forces of affection being expressed in a spiritual way. Add a few candles, and you have a display of harmony that soothes the inner being as few other expressions are able to do. Flowers are of short duration in themselves, yet they express the eternal so strongly that they are held in reverence by all.
Wild flowers in Big Sur are a special treat. When it's a good flower year, the hills are splashed with color as if someone had dumped out the paint bucket.
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