Native to the Southwest, several plants thrive on our property. Much like a Brugmansia, the huge white blossoms open in the evening; releasing a delicate fragrance to waft along the breeze, enticing moths to help with pollination.
Like a moth drawn to the light, its soothing scent caught my attention early this morning and stopped me in my tracks.
Revered for its medicinal qualities, many cultures respectfully engage it for vision quests and healing. Symbolically, this member of the nightshade family is representative of “opening the doors of perception" to new, expanded experiences.
My quick watercolor doesn’t begin to capture the essence of this sacred flower...it simply serves as a reminder to look beyond my present view of reality.
“Sacred Datura”, © 2012 Cathy Gazda, 4” x 4”, Watercolor.
No comments:
Post a Comment