Blossoming days
Weekend escapes are reviving mainly because they offer the much-needed getaway from our routine. Regardless of whether it’s boring or not, we all need some time away from what we usually do. If only, to change our perspective on life by merely altering the scenery around us and opening our eyes to something new.
Going to places abundant with myths and history is rejuvenating in more ways than the obvious.
And as spring approaches, nature is seemingly beautifying itself to welcome such excursions.
One of the most beautiful images of this time, is a cherry blossom in bloom.
It is so rare – the full bloom may only last a week – and short-lived (have a lifespan of 30-40 years) emphasising that pretty things should be enjoyed as long as they last, almost urging you to live the moment.
In Japanese folklore, cherry blossoms – sakura – represent the impermanent nature of life. They symbolise both birth and death, beauty and violence, as they historically signified the short but colourful life of the samurai.
Cherry blossoms are a symbolic flower of the spring, a time of renewal, and the fleeting nature of life.
Whatever they are believed to symbolise or represent, they are a majestic sight, reminding us that there is beauty everywhere, and can be enjoyed no matter how little it lasts. As long as you have the will and open-mindedness to do so.
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