The heart suffers when it cannot see and touch beauty, but beauty is not shy it is synonymous with existence.
―Daniel Ladinsky
I love flowers and feel good when I'm around them -- which is why I fell in love with Colombia. Turns out, most of the flower arrangements that I was buying in the US are shipped from Colombia!
As a poet, susceptible to the spiritual dimension of existence, I truly believe we are improved --morally, emotionally, physically, you name it... -- when we contemplate Beauty.
Moreover, if we seek to live by the laws of Beauty -- in our thoughts, words and deeds -- we become better people.
So, past the aesthetical aspect of it, this is why I feel better being around flowers.
And, since they make me feel better, I seek to return the favor and make the flowers feel better, too. Picking up a dozen roses the other day, I did some research on how to make them last longer.
You might have heard that it's a good idea to cut the stems around 2 inches, diagonally. Also, it helps your roses live longer if you make sure that none of the leaves are submerged in the water you place them in, as bacteria shortens their lives.
I, also, learned that crushed aspirin helps them keep longer, or two tablespoons of sugar mixed with two tablespoons of white vinegar. Cold water, as well, controls the bloom and, lastly, one little surprise...
I read earlier that all flowers, generally, respond well to classical music and, conversely, are stressed out by heavy metal music. Makes sense, no? But, apparently, roses respond especially well to violin music, so that's what I played for them this morning :)
Below, is a mixed bouquet of flowers I’ve purchased and visited over the years, such as the tulips 🌷 in DC’s botanical gardens, all of which have given me joy and I hope might do the same for you 🙏🏼
May you surround yourself with Beauty and tend to the delicate entities/sensitive souls in your lives that make you feel better: whether they be flowers, animals or humans.👼✨
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