THE AMARYLLIS
The poetic inspiration for the Amaryllis offers observational praise for its marvelous beauty. As a word derived from Greek it means Splendor. Sparkling. Yet, over the years throughout Europe, Victorian England, and throughout the world this bold flower exemplifies a much more powerful expression of the virtue of Pride. Often employed as a holiday flower in the winter months to contrast the cold and dark weather with brilliance and bold character.
As if a messenger of fortitude, the Amaryllis blooms beautifully in its own time. Caring for this noblest of flowers takes care and patience, one day at a time following its prescribed care of the temperature, moisture, and light. Dormancy is but part of its healthy life cycle that generates bloom after bloom for up to 75 years.
In metaphor and in fortitude, the Amaryllis is a powerful symbol for inner work, character, self-esteem, change, acceptance, and most of all, the virtue of Pride.