Heavenly Memories
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Heavenly Memories
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Yesterday is but today's memory, and tomorrow is today's dream.
~ Khalil Gibran
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Plum Tree
Prunus cerasifera ; Prunus domestica
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In the language of flowers, receiving a bouquet of plum blossoms means one is to keep a promise. And dreaming of plums is, apparently, a good omen [so may you be blessed with plum dreams!] .
One of the first trees to blossom in the chilly breezes of springtime, the plum blossom is an important symbol in Chinese culture, representing endurance. It was also given four virtues, together which embody the characteristics of Heaven [from the Book of Change]: potential [the bud]; prosperity [the flower]; harmony [the fruit]; rightness [its maturity].
Additionally, the 5-petals of the flower symbolize five blessings: longevity, prosperity, health, virtue, and good living.
Sources:
The International Book Of Trees [H. Johnson]
The Origin Of Plants [M.Campbell-Culver]
Culpeper's Color Herbal [Ed.David Potterton]
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My original plum blossoms image was provided a tone of sentimentality, evoking nostalgic memories of this heavenly bloom. While these springtime blossoms may not last a long time, recollections of them last with us ..... forever.
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April 25th, 2019
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