The Japanese cherry blossom tree only blooms for but a week or two each year, signifying a start to spring. Holding them in hand, gripping the stem tight, the branch is thrusted into the air as a signal representing the evanescent nature of life. The branch holds all stages of life, some flowers waiting to bud, others in full bloom, and a few wilting on the stem ready to fall. That to understand how brief life can be, needs to be recognized and cherished as much as these petals are.
The Japanese cherry blossom tree only blooms for but a week or two each year, signifying a start to spring. Holding them in hand, gripping the stem tight, the branch is thrusted into the air as a signal representing the evanescent nature of life. The branch holds all stages of life, some flowers waiting to bud, others in full bloom, and a few wilting on the stem ready to fall. That to understand how brief life can be, needs to be recognized and cherished as much as these petals are.
