When the Rose Moves Qi
A Plant Spirit Letter with seasonal recipes, rituals, and herbal reflections rooted in Chinese medicine.
The scent of rose is, for me, a reminder — of shimmering summer air, the weightless stillness of light, and a moment of pause when time seems to hold its breath. A whisper of softness, of spaciousness, of something that both opens and protects. There is something particular about rose: its refined sweetness, its sunlit warmth. Rose stands for love, passion, and openness — but also for boundaries, integrity, and rest. It evokes the suspended quiet of a hot afternoon, when life slows down, vibrates in stillness, and softens into presence.
Mei Gui Hua — The Spirit of Rose in Chinese Medicine
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