Some beauties do not rely on splendor to impress people. They lie in plainness, tranquility and the natural temperament bred by years.
Bamboo is such a quiet existence. It grows deep in mountain valleys, bathing in wind, dew and sunset. It never pursues flamboyant vitality, nor caters to the noisy aesthetic of the world. It stands peacefully through spring, summer, autumn and winter, keeping its inner plainness unchanged.
In this bustling modern world, we are surrounded by trivial noise and material impetuosity. We are eager for a kind of subtle and gentle power to calm our scattered mood.
This is the spiritual meaning of bamboo aesthetics: learn to be restrained, learn to be quiet, and keep a clear heart in a complicated life. It teaches us to abandon excessive vanity, settle down our impetuous minds, and embrace simple and stable days.
We fall in love with bamboo, not for external decoration, but for its inner calm power. It reminds us that the most precious state of life, is quiet, simple and self-consistent.
The Quiet Grace of Bamboo
