Keeping Flowers to Relieve Boredom
Keeping Flowers to Relieve Boredom
When admiring flowers, strolling leisurely, observing closely, breathing in the fragrance, one finds joy—no matter how many worries one had, they vanish instantly. If one learns to grow flowers oneself, the pleasure is even greater. Having invested effort and sweat, the blooming flowers bring infinite satisfaction.
Naturally, flower keeping involves emotional ups and downs—bitterness and joy, happiness and sorrow, laughter and tears.
When you see your carefully tended flowers wither or be damaged by others, you might shed tears, overwhelmed by sorrow. When you witness the lush blooms flourish due to your diligent care, you may feel ecstatic, unable to contain your joy—this is the true pleasure of growing and appreciating flowers.
Qing dynasty physician Wu Shangxian once said: “For illnesses caused by the seven emotions, looking at flowers relieves boredom, listening to music eases sorrow—this is more effective than taking medicine.” Due to differences in temperament, interests, and personality, and varying natural and home environments, one can choose suitable flower varieties to cultivate, thereby cultivating emotions, relieving boredom, purifying character, refreshing the spirit, boosting vitality, and prolonging life.