The Soul of the Rose

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November 15, 2020 a project of ServiceSpace A single rose can be my garden...a single friend, my world. - Leo Buscaglia - The Soul of the Rose "A bower of roses creates a special kind of sacred space, filled with a scent that can connect us to the past. Whether freshly cut and placed in a crystal vase with winter greens, or tumbling out of an old watering can, dried for a Victorian potpourri or the center of an herb filled tussie mussie, the rose connects us to our inner selves, to memories of another time, another place, as past and present merge. A dried pressed rose petal, falling out of a precious book, means someone was once deeply loved. Throughout the ages the rose has symbolized love, life, sexuality and passion, death, the sun, the moon, the heart, the soul, perfection itself. Hafiz, a Sufi poet, calls it the "heart enchanting flower."" Lucia Bettler shares more in this lovely meditation on the rose. { read more } Be The Change Is there any particular kind of flower that holds a special place in your heart? What does it evoke for you? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus How to Be Yourself I Wish My Teacher Knew... Why Singing in a Choir Makes You Happier On Being Alone A Tribute to Mary Oliver Three Methods for Working with Chaos The Monkey and the River DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 246,014 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More