Rose of Jericho: Symbol of Renewal
March 11, 2010
Rose of Jericho dormant
I recently bought a Rose of Jericho, Anastatica hierochuntica, also known as the resurrection plant. The “rose” lives in desert regions and when adequate sustenance evaporates it appears to be dead, blowing around in the desert like tumbleweed until it lands at a site with water. Then it drinks in the water and comes to life again, opening its leaves, flushing green and looking full and luscious.
My love life feels like a Rose of Jericho. I seem to go from fasting to feasting, famine to abundance, at times dormant but never dead. I drift toward paradise – of that I’m certain — while stopping at an oasis here and there, metaphorically. Ah, each romantic oasis had enjoyable times and instructive lessons but ultimately it dried up and it was time to move on. Essentially I’m optimistic about finding passionate, trusting, lasting love with a new partner.
Rose of Jericho in water
Lately I’ve been practicing detachment from the outcome and I’m applying it to my love life. I’m not thinking so much about every small or large aspect of how my potential new life partner lives, how I will meet him or what he looks like. I am trusting that we will attract each other and recognize each other. I’ve decided to make one purposeful effort – actively maintaining a profile on one singles website. And I’m living up to my commitment to lead a singles group to social events that I enjoy going to myself. The rest of my time, I’m living my life, which is full and busy and entertaining — doing what I want to do. Surely, two busy, happy, sociable people will find a way to cross paths if they are meant to be together? Am I too optimistic?
The Rose of Jericho reminds me to love and care for myself. Nurturing and sustenance can come from many sources and it starts from within. We teach people how to treat us and I’ve become more conscious about that as relates to love and relationships in whatever form.
Finally, some believe the Rose of Jericho acts as a cleansing of bad energy in a space, a variation on using a sage stick to clear space from lingering negativity. Others believe it is symbol of Christ’s resurrection. I appreciate how it symbolizes the optimism of renewal.
-Rebecca
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Caring for yourself and reaching higher in your personal and spiritual growth will pay off by settling your heart and mind. You will attract the person that you dream of when you are the person that you dream to be…
Loving yourself is key to giving and receiving love. Kellie, thanks for posting. -Rebecca
Uh Oh. My Rose of Jericho has a spot of mold on it. I looked up a few resources on the internet and I need to treat it with fungicide. I guess I gave it too much of a good thing — water. Reminder: Balance!
http://www.vincelewis.net/rose.html
http://urbanplants.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/berlin-rose-of-jericho-revisited/