This Iris has a very special place in my heart.
It is a transplant, originally from my grandmother's yard, passed down from my Mother to me. She has had them in her yard for years. I love it as every year, it pops up, after a long hibernation. It is a piece of my Nana that continues to grow. 💗
My Mom just so happened to give this transplant to me on Mother's Day.
To top all of this Iris mother's love energy off, my mother-in-laws name is Iris. So it also makes me think of her.
See the big circle of my life. lol. Universe strikes again!
It reminds me of my family history.
It reminds me that I stand on the backs of the previous generations, our ancestors.
It reminds me that I have the power to grow and renew.
It reminds me of the strength we all have way deep down inside, even when no one sees it, including ourselves.
It reminds me that it is ok to bloom, and let other people see it.
It reminds me that I have a unique voice and can share it loud and proud.
It reminds me to embrace all of the color and beauty this world beholds.
It reminds me to take time to see it.
It reminds me to be still.
It reminds me to be thankful.
It reminds me that everything in the world is connected.
It reminds me that I am supported by the ancestors.
It reminds me to breathe.
It reminds me to love.
It reminds me to be me.
So whatever your It is, find it and draw inspiration and power from it.
Mine is only out for one week a year...but these pictures will last me a lifetime. :)
Grace and peace be yours.
Meaning of the Iris
Primary Significance: faith, hope, wisdom, courage, and admiration.
With over 200 varieties in a wide spectrum of colors, the iris, which fittingly takes its name from the Greek word for “rainbow,” can be found in virtually every part of the world, growing both naturally and in farms. While garden irises can come in any of these many varieties, the flower’s cut versions are mostly blue (the most popular type), white, and yellow.
The iris’s history is rich, dating back to Ancient Greek times when the Greek Goddess Iris, the messenger of the gods and the personification of the rainbow, acted as the link between heaven and earth. Purple irises were planted over the graves of women to summon the Goddess to guide the dead in their journey. Ancient Egyptian kings marveled in the iris’s exotic nature, and drawings have been found of the flower in a number of Egyptian palaces. During the Middle Ages, the meaning of irises became linked to the French monarchy, and the Fleur-de-lis eventually became the recognized national symbol of France. From their earliest years, irises were used to make perfume and as a medicinal remedy. Today, they are primarily seen in gardens, in bouquets, and in the wild all over the world.
Through its intricate history, the meanings of the iris has come to include faith, hope, and wisdom. Depending on factors such as color and region, irises may bear additional meanings as well. In some parts of the world, the dark blue or purple iris can denote royalty, whereas the yellow iris can be a symbol of passion. Irises may also express courage and admiration.
Today, the iris is the state flower of Tennessee, and the Fleur-de-lis is the emblem for the city of New Orleans. Irises are cultivated all over the world, and they can be found naturally in Europe, the Middle East, northern Africa, Asia, and North America.
(from Proflowers https://www.proflowers.com/blog/history-and-meaning-of-iris/)
Please be kind.
Hope and light lives within us all.
xoxo
Joyce
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“I don’t understand it any more than you do, but one thing I’ve learned is that you don’t have to understand things for them to be.” ― Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time
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