29 Peony 牡丹

29 Peony 牡丹

象征主义：繁荣与同情

“繁荣更多地取决于想要你所拥有的，而不是拥有你所想要的。”

--未知

牡丹的名字来源于传说中奥林匹斯山神灵的医生佩恩。在中国古代，牡丹被称为“花中之王”。在世界各地，牡丹被认为是吉祥，健康，长寿和繁荣的预兆。据说有些牡丹植物的寿命长达百年。慷慨的牡丹也与仙女的恶作剧和慈悲心联系在一起。

鼓舞人心的信息：幸福不是在追求我们想要的东西中找到的。它是我们在欣赏生活中所拥有的并与他人分享时所发现的快乐。

Symbolism:  Prosperity & Compassion

“Prosperity depends more on wanting what you have than on having what you want.”

—— Unknown

The peony borrows its name from Paeon, the legendary physician to the gods at Mount Olympus. In ancient China, the handsome flower was designated the “King of Flowers”. Throughout the world, the sweet-scented flower is considered an omen of good fortune, health and longevity, and prosperity. Some peony plants are said to live for as long as one hundred years. The generous flowers are also associated with fairy mischief as well as compassion.

Inspirational Message:

Happiness is not found in pursuing the things we want. It is the joy we find in appreciating what we have in our lives and sharing it with others.