The flower’s shadow is longer than its stem.
Light makes beauty stretch into something stranger. The bloom is short and sweet, but its shadow reaches further, reminding us that joy and darkness walk hand in hand.
Bloom vs. Shadow
The stem is fragile; the shadow lingers. What looks delicate in daylight becomes something vaster when light shifts.
The Lesson in Duality
Every bright thing casts a dark companion. To love the flower is also to notice the shape it throws across the floor — sometimes gentle, sometimes uncanny.
Practical Guidance
Notice the stretch: Shadows reveal what brightness hides.
Honour both sides: Joy without darkness is an illusion.
Stay aware: Even the sweetest bloom has its double.
Today’s Practice
Today, admire the flower — and glance at its shadow too.
