05/29/2024
Nature and flower arranging is very much a form of meditation and where I find the most solace ..... especially when there is endless sadness. I’m very much human driven and when there’s too much injustice, of people, our planet; I retreat in nature and a slight emotional paralysis. I always felt, and feel, out of place w.n this social media space, especially when there is too much happening—posting pretty images of our work because its part of “the job” to do so, it’s never settled quite well with me. Sure, it can inspire, make someone smile during a bad day, and help connect us all — I’m reminded how desensitized it really has become...
How too quick, too on-the-go we have become one can’t intentionally watch a long video or read the story behind the photo and the moment. I often delay, the words fail me or don’t post because of this—solace found in creating or photographing a piece for my own comfort. It’s very much the reason why I don’t post often{of which IG continuously deletes or glitches when I share about it} and because I don’t want to spend more time than needed on this platform, even if it’s “business”. I guess being human, is also my weakness as a business owner…
It’s the complex irony where we are bombarded with silliness, beautiful hard work and the sad realities of injustice all around us, and all at once. How so much gets voiced, created and shared, and so much of it not seen nor read, before the next is already being made. Goodness how pressure-inducing, looking ahead with such fervent speed while the present still takes shape. Like the amazing Carolina Deslandes says “Como é linda e caótica, a p**a da vida, amor…”
It is never lost on me the privilege of having the safety and comfort of my own small space of nature, of creativity and rest. How thankful I am for it and how it nurtures me. But it’s because of that I hope to share all the flowers and nature’s beauty with everyone. Whether it connects with a few people, or more🌸🌿💛
