The two Loropetalum trees at the entrance of our company have been blooming especially beautifully these past few days. Clusters of small flowers densely hang on the branches, as if silently draping this space with a vibrant and festive atmosphere.

Actually, they bloom every year. But this year is especially lush, especially uniform. The whole tree looks spirited and particularly flourishing. That didn’t happen from being left wild and unattended —it was the result of careful trimming, tending, and slow nourishment by the gardener we hired.

It didn’t grow to be like this overnight. It is through long-term care and patient waiting that it now rewards us with this full tree of blossoms.

Sometimes I feel that it is a metaphor for life.

The flower language of Loropetalum is resilience and hope. In Feng Shui, it is also regarded as a very auspicious plant — Red itself symbolizes good luck, vitality, and celebration, while “Jimu” (继木) carries the meaning of continuation and prosperity.

Loropetalum is a plant I really like. Its red is not tacky, but natural and elegant; It’s suitable to be placed at the entrance, in front of a window, or to accompany your work and life.

In Feng Shui, it symbolizes “good luck is coming,” and some say it carries “a good omen.”
 But what I like even more is this — every time I walk into this space full of blooming red flowers, my heart naturally feels lighter and brighter.

Life is actually like that too. Flowers don’t bloom every day, but they remember when it’s time to return. As people, we don’t need to be vigorous every single day, nor do we need to always be at the forefront. Sometimes, quietly doing our best, just like this tree — following the seasons and patiently waiting — we might bloom even more vibrantly, and for longer.

In the end, may you and I be like the Loropetalum : growing quietly, yet able to bring forth a sense of vibrant life and good fortune.

( Translated from the original Chinese text )

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