With yoga and meditation becoming a much more common practice, it's no wonder that people are beginning to search more and more for the meaning of life, while expressing their beliefs and thoughts in the items they wear. Inspirational jewelry is one of the ways people can express themselves. It comes in many forms and each symbol has a different meaning. For instance, some people wear lotus flowers, while others prefer cherry blossoms. Some feel the Koi fish most represents their inner psyche, while many purchase items displaying the tree of life. The cherry blossom is a beautiful blooming flower that only appears during certain times of the year. When they do bloom, the sight is absolutely spectacular, and many festivals are held in honor of the event. What people may not know, however, is that the cherry blossom symbolizes many things in different cultures throughout the world.
The Japanese word for cherry trees and their blossoms is Sakura (Japanese kanji: \ or û; katakana: µ¯é; hiragana: UO‰). In English, the word "sakura" is equivalent to the Japanese flowering cherry. In Japan, the cherry blossom is believed to exemplify the transient nature of life, because of their short blooming times. Essentially, life is very short and we should respect it.
In the Japanese culture and also in Buddhism, the cherry blossom is an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life. This is closely followed by the concept of "mono no aware," which means "an empathy toward things," or "a pity toward things." In Buddhism, that "pity toward things" is practiced by the belief that we should respect all creatures - both big and small.
Sakura, or the Cherry Blossom, is an omen of good fortune, and also exemplifies love, affection, and also represents spring or new beginnings.
In China, the cherry blossom symbolizes feminine beauty, the feminine principle, or love in the language of herbs.
Alexandra is the Head of Marketing and Sales for Mademoiselle Jewelry - a company that was founded on the principal that jewelry is art. Mademoiselle Jewelry specializes in unique jewelry, sterling silver jewelry, and designer jewelry. Each piece of jewelry is hand selected for quality, uniqueness, and creativity. Mademoiselle Jewelry also carries jewelry lines specifically designed for men and children.
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