H Is For… Hibiscus!
Contributed by Alexandra Sissulak.
Recently, I was inspired to create personalized stationery. The paper serves as the foundation for written expression to thoughtfully communicate and share, vulnerable, deep-level ideas with other beautiful individuals; in worship of platonic love, respect, community, and resonance. The design of the stationery is influenced by the imagery, meaning, symbolism, and medicinal benefits of the hibiscus flower.
Bright, delicate blooms dancing joyously in celebration with warm, gentle, tropical breezes. Blossoms lightly kissed with humid mists and painted with beads of nourishing moisture. Each petal, leaning further away, falling deeper in submission, arching their heart-center closer to the life-giving source of the sun’s fiery, brilliant, and virtuous rays. The edges of each delicate petal splayed like the hair of a lover relinquishing to rapturous pleasure.
The hibiscus flower is known to symbolize femininity, ephemeral beauty, romantic love and passion, friendship and hospitality, and joy. Representing the power of the divine feminine within the law of attraction; an inspiration of admiration and awe; hinting at fleeting opportunities of the few and far between, to seize the day; vibrant and attention-seeking, evoking openness and sincerity; and a purpose to honor life and happiness.
In spiritual stories and mythologies, hibiscus flowers appear as symbols of forbidden love or diversity; fleeting opportunities and the delicacy of beauty; passion, romantic fervor, and lust; personal power, fame, and wealth; and a conduit for the elevation of consciousness in order to connect with the divine, afterlife, and immortality.
Hibiscus, in the form of tasty, tart tea – similar to cranberries, is a healing ambrosia filled with antioxidants with the ability to cleanse the liver, lower blood pressure, and reduce fats in the blood.
Receiving a hand-written letter on this highly personalized stationery, filled with words flowing from the ink of a fountain pen, is my way of blessing, praising, honoring, and celebrating the recipient through the virtues and spirit of the hibiscus flower.
Hibiscus is a bful flower…here in India people wear in hair too in villages…i used to apply hibiscus leaves pastte to hair…it’s the best conditioner to make ur hair soft.
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..today i learned more about its medicinal values
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While researching this I discovered how Connected this flower is to many cultures, especially Indian culture and religions. The Hindu gods are often represented with hibiscus. Fascinating really!
Alex, what a beautiful, sensitive post! You’ve forever transformed the way I think about hibiscus flowers. You are a true artist with words as well as with images.
Thank you for your kind words Laura!!
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A hand written letter on your stationery would be a thing to treasure.
This is a post about what I did for my wife for our Silver Anniversary a few years ago: https://www.dpfinnie.com/2017/09/gift-of-letters.html
A great description of the flower!! Beautiful stationary as well! 🙂 It is said to be the favourite flower of Ganesha.
I love this flower, because of its bold color and lush petals I always think of passion! Love learning more about it
Love your post Alexandra, I have a new respect for the beautiful flower. Recipients of your beautiful stationary are lucky indeed!