I know at this point you are probably saying that old sanddune must have brewed up another batch of that homemade Sea Grape wine.
The quest by humans to achieve Shibumi can be a lifelong one. God's creations achieve it effortlessly.
The goal is effortless perfection or external accomplishment which satisfies and calms the spirit.
How does one explain a concept such as Shibumi. Its the simple elegant beauty of a Eagle soaring effortlessly in the sky or that perfect sunset.
You can't describe Shibumi with words and give it justice. But it transcends experience and you recognize its beauty intuitively in your very being. That which is perfect in its simplicity. As in this Mandevilla flower.
In our stress filled world today it is good that people be quiet and ponder on such matters.
Strive to achieve Shibumi in your garden and your life. The journey is so worth it.
Now if I could just remember where I put down that jug of wine.
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I have the mandevilla, I'm not sure I've achieved shibumi.
ReplyDeleteNell Jean,
ReplyDeleteA elusive concept to wrap your arms around for sure. Nature provides constant examples. Ask yourself why you took the photo's in your blog. Is it not sometimes without having to think about it that you recognise the simple, unpretentious beauty and perfection of your subject. From your blogs pictures I suspect you do. Thanks for stopping by.
I just discovered your blog through blotanticals - great! I will definitely be following it! A new word for me ... shibumi - how cool - what we all hope to achieve with our gardens....
ReplyDeleteA worthy concept to aspire to. Here's to your garden becoming simplier each day. Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by.
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