Magnolia Meditation
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Magnolia Meditation
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Meditation is an ending of ourselves and an opening into the life-stream which flows invisibly behind the visible world of forms - a flow of beauty, peace and love.
~ Robert Rabbin [fr. Invisible Leadership]
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Magnolia
Family : Magnoliaceae
These showy blooms are one of the first blooms ever in existence: fossils indicate they were around about 100 million years ago.
While their ancient history offers us beauty and scent to appreciate in our gardens today, they also have a history of medicinal use. The American aboriginals used the bark to make a wash for sores and to treat heat wash. It was also used in steam baths, after it was crushed, for water retention. The Mexicans used the seeds as a sedative (they contain magnolol and honokiol). The Chinese have used the bark & flowers as a tonic in traditional Chinese medicine. The fruits are used as a digestive tonic, high blood pressure, heart problems muscle spasms and epilepsy.
They can live a long time - to 100 years, and they can grow quite large - the Makgnolia campbellii in the Himalayas can grow upwards to 150 ft.
White magnolias symbolize purity and dignity.
Source:
Medicinal Plants and Herbs of Eastern and Central North America : Peterson Field Guide [Foster & Duke]
The Botanical Garden: Trees and Shrubs [Phillips and Rix]
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Gazing into the magnolia blossom, I can't help but be reminded of the purity that it represents. Its petals are luxuriantly thick, smooth, calming ... I relax into its softness ... adrift .... floating within its soft contours.... then beyond ..... ; at peace with myself and with everything that exists ... all is beautiful....
My original magnolia macro image .... painted digitally : Nature in all its zen-like harmonious splendour ;)
💕 Heartfelt Gratitude to Digital Works for featuring this artwork
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May 31st, 2017
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Comments (28)
Beverly Guilliams
You Work is a Blessing to view, Connie.......Blessings over your work.....v./f./tweet
Abstract Angel Artist Stephen K
Revisiting this tender beauty.... wonderful color combinations and softness... it's the pureness and feeling of your Art that i love. :))
Malanda Warner
The pure beauty and tender way you see and present your work is breathtaking, Connie! So very elegant and soothing! LF
Abstract Angel Artist Stephen K
love the treatment and feel... truly beautiful, Connie. glad i didn't miss this gem again! :)) L/F ♥
I'ina Van Lawick
Gorgeous, Connie. lf
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi, I'ina! Thank you so much! I actually uploaded the wrong image of what I meant to post ... oh well, lol ... ; so pleased you like it :))
Kathy M Krause
Connie, this is such a beautiful photo-fine art piece! I love it! Definitely spot on with your title!!! Awesome! L/F
Slavica Stajic
Beautiful and magical softness, you really do flowers in a wonderfully way. Enjoy your day dear Connie!