flowers.
I look for flowers on every journey – whether it’s a trip to the farmer’s market or a hike to the beach. Flowers remind me that I am immersed in the presence of divine magnificence. I experience joy with the range of variation, shape, and color. Take time each day to experience and contemplate beauty.
What brings you simple pleasure?
~Eric
Pua (Flowers). I feel happy when I see a bouquet of flowers in a range of colors.
Laau o ola (Tree of life). This exotic fruit tree symbolizes the spiritual abilities within everyone.
Pua ‘Ula (Red Flower). Hawaiians associate red with royalty and the sacred.
Pua ‘Ula (Red Flowers). In Asian cultures red symbolizes joy, prosperity, and a long life.
Plumeria (Apocynaceae). The vibrant small trees boast a plethora of simple five petaled blooms.
Pua Wiliwili (Wiliwili Flower). This tree blossoms after the first rains in the desert sections of Hawaii.
Plumeria (Apocynaceae). Whether white, yellow or pink, the blooms are used in leis and are tucked behind the ear or worn in the hair.
Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior). These bold flowers are used in decorative arrangements and serve as an important ingredient in Southeast Asian cooking.