#NatureInWinter

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[naomiwielant]

A flower is no flower - Bai Juyi

A flower is no flower mist no mist that which comes at midnight leaves at dawn, arrives like a spring dream – for a while leaves like a morning cloud – nowhere to be found.

Alternative reading:

“Like the flower that fades and dies, like the morning mist, that which comes in the darkness of night, departs at first light, life that comes in spring like a dream, leaves like a morning cloud, and then is nowhere to be found.”

Bai Juyi (772–846) was a musician, poet, and politician during the Tang dynasty (618 - 907 AD). Many of his poems concern his career or observations made about everyday life.

There are various reasons why Bai Juyi might have written this poem. The first reason might be his mother's sudden death. She died by falling into a well while looking at some flowers. Another possible reason might be because he overstepped himself as a palace official. He made enemies at the court and was exiled to to Jiujiang (Xun Yang). It was partly his written works which led him into trouble. Some of his poems were also used against him as a sign of lack of Filial Piety, one of the Confucian ideals.

This poem makes one wonder about the meaning and the fleeting nature of life. Somehow, it can also be read as a riddle. If it is no flower that we are reading about, then what is the answer?

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[radicaladventure]

Holly and ❄️ #lancasterpa #snow #snowstorm #WinterWonderland #SnowyScenes #HollyBerries #NaturePhotography #WinterBeauty #WinterMagic #FrostyBeauty #HolidayVibes #SnowKissed #NatureInWinter

[topvise]

Frozen and blue.

[missedmilemarkers]

[naomiwielant]

Sitting in Quietude - Li Jinfa (1900-1976)

Winter has a message of its own When the cold is like a flower- Flowers have their fragrance, winter has its handful of memories. The shadow of a withered branch, like lean blue smoke, paints a stroke across the aftemoon window. In the cold, the sunlight grows pale and slanted. It is just like this. I sip the tea quietly As if waiting for a guest to speak.

[propublisher]

A winter’s reflection in nature. Sometimes that’s all you need for a little peace. #reflection #reflections #winter #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #westcoast #westcoastbestcoast #natureinwinter #lake #l#winterlake #lakeinwinter #peace #peacefulmoments #peacefulplace https://www.instagram.com/p/CKnFDhOjqaA/?igshid=iyhe3vsysmvg

[kim-bronzeambassador]

Good Morning!!! Beautiful view while out making delivers. youravon.com/Kdekett #Fridaymorning #Friday #AvonRep #natureinwinter #nature #winter #working #beautifulview #beautylover #NewAvon #LinkInBio https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_WXk2DSt4/?igshid=1972q9m8k001r

[chiaradina]

Zum Wasser hingezogen: ein grosser Teil meiner Arbeit besteht darin, auf den unterschiedlichsten Ebenen zu bewegen. Zur Schönenheit, Lebensfreude und Genuss aufzurufen, zum Sehen und Erkennen einladen. 15 km zu Fuss erden gut, geben Zeit sich immer wieder der Essenz zuzuwenden. Ich freue mich aufs Teilen, Ich freue mich auf morgen (Klassenbeginn Yoga Baden). 🇺🇸 Drawn to water: big part of my work is to move, at various tiers of being. To invite perception to embrace beauty, joy of being alive, to enjoy, see and realize. Walking 15 km today was perfect grounding, inviting you to - again and again - (re)turn to essence. I am happy that I can share and look forward to tomorrow! 🇪🇸 Atraída hacia el agua: gran parte de mi trabajo es mover en varios niveles del ser. Invitar a gozar belleza, abrirte a disfrutar la vida como se presenta hoy, der mirar, ver, realizar. 15 kilómetros andando hoy, tuve muchas posibilidades de conectarme con la esencia una y otra vez. Agradecida de compartir y llena de alegría previa a mañana! #suburbianlife #viena #vienna #paseo #kottingbrunn #leobersdorf #gainfarn #estructuras #waterelementyoga #natureinstagram #natureinwinter #pensamientosdeldia #dailyinspiration #walkingmeditation #naturnah #airepuroyfresco #freshair (en Leobersdorf) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7OXa9slbEO/?igshid=1s54ibpifxe2

[yuval-david]

Even as the skiing is awesome at Park City and Canyons ski resorts in Utah, @pcski, I must stop on a regular basis to admire the beauty of the surroundings. #YuvalDavid #ParkCity #Utah #Skier #Skiing #SkiTrip #SkiingPhotos #HighElevation #SkiUtah #utahskiing #naturephoto #parkcityutah #parkcityskiresort #NaturesBeauty #WinterPhotography #WinterPhoto #NatureInWinter #canyonskiresortb (at Park City, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/BubfbU6hDfU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ln527v7wefsx

[coombemill]

Winter sky over Coombe Mill #trees #sky #wintersky #wintertrees #farmholiday #cornwall #landscape #countryside #countrylife #outdoors #outdoorappreciation #nature #natureinwinter #natureappreciation #bluesky #blue #lightingthesky #clouds #cloudformation #cottageholiday #loveoutdoors

[carsuek]

Ice skeletons #natureinwinter #ice #icicles #winter #naturelove #nature #optoutside #outdoors #hiking #sundayfunday #michigan #puremichigan #ludington #ludingtonstatepark #bigsablelighthouse #pureludington #sunshine #explore #homeiswherethehandis #michiganders #michigrammers #discover #wander #whenyourjobbringsyouhome #lovemyjob #lifeisgood (at Big Sable Point Lighthouse Historical Marker)

[gelavije]

#firstsnow #tb #ersteradvent #dezember #winterewonderland #weimar #christmastime🎄 #allwhiteeverything #reddots #colorpalette #wintercolorpalette #winter #snow #snowy #natureinwinter❄️ #naturewearswhite