The shape of the sea grape leaf is so distinct and so appealing.
The Color Yellow
The color yellow has a rich and varied symbolic and spiritual significance across different cultures, traditions, and belief systems. Here are some common themes associated with the color yellow:
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- Happiness and Joy: Yellow is often associated with feelings of happiness, positivity, and optimism. It can evoke a sense of warmth and brightness, and is often used to represent joyous occasions and celebrations.
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- Intellect and Creativity: Yellow is also linked to intellect, mental agility, and creativity. It can stimulate the mind and encourage intellectual pursuits, making it a popular color for educational settings.
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- Spiritual Enlightenment: In some spiritual and religious contexts, yellow is seen as a color of spiritual enlightenment and awakening. It can represent the journey toward higher consciousness and self-discovery.
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- Energy and Vitality: Yellow is associated with energy, vitality, and life force. It can symbolize rejuvenation and renewal, making it a color often used to depict the sun and its life-giving properties.
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- Optimism and Positivity: The bright and uplifting nature of yellow is closely tied to qualities like optimism, positivity, and hope. It can be used to uplift one's spirits and promote a positive outlook on life.
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- Communication and Expression: Yellow is sometimes connected to effective communication and self-expression. It can encourage openness, clarity, and effective interaction with others.
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- Cultural and Historical Context: In different cultures, yellow may hold specific meanings. For instance, in some Eastern cultures, yellow is associated with spirituality, holiness, and the color of robes worn by Buddhist monks. In other cultures, it might symbolize wealth, prosperity, or royalty.
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- Chakra and Energy Systems: In some spiritual and energy healing systems, yellow is associated with the solar plexus chakra, which is believed to govern personal power, confidence, and self-esteem.
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- Caution and Warning: While not a purely positive connotation, yellow can also be associated with caution and warning, as seen in road signs and other safety indicators.
Giant Taro (Alocasia macrorrhizos)
Can’t see one of these monsters without thinking about some jungle along the Mekong River crawling with tigers and Viet Cong — ok… I watched Apocalypse Now once to often. These exotic SE Asian leaves can be found in most Florida gardens and can get up to ten feet by six.
Coreopsis at Big Flats
Every May, I look for the sea of yellow that overwhelms Big Flats in Myakka River State Park — the Coreopsis in bloom! Coreopsis is the state wildflower, and it definitely catches your attention around these parts. Last year and this, the bloom hasn’t been as strong because of hurricane effects, but it’s still quite […]
Ferns at Spanish Point
Ferns appear in many of my works both because I find them beautiful, but also because of the graphic appeal of their leaf pattern. I also love the backstory of ferns… before it was known that ferns spread via spores, it was thought that fern seeds (which do not exist) were invisible, but were the […]