[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f8An2eRVoMfqhZYLWVMyRGkgi0BYZtCsSUa-TWLzNC9M":3,"$fg-J7KPIspqM4Os2F_XCKE00guj7VNjOEM6UttClzh7w":16},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},45109,"Ella Griffin","E",16,null,"ella-griffin",[12],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},1077,"flowers",6,{"quotes":17,"pagination":165},[18,26,37,48,55,76,96,112,132,146],{"id":19,"quote_text":20,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":23,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":9},823725,"He fell into a trance as she worked with the tulips, watching her hands as if he was hypnotized. She talked to him quietly, telling him the names of the greenery she was adding- evergreen viburnum for the primary foliage at the bottom, eucalyptus to fill out the gaps in the middle, tall bells of Ireland to add texture at the top.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":27,"quote_text":28,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":29,"source":30,"quote_tag":31,"commentary":9},692512,"Spring was coming. Lara could feel it hovering at the edges of the frigid air. The world was holding its breath. She loved to think of the smallest flowers making their way up through the frozen earth. Pale yellow celandines, pink-tipped daisies, the little white stars of the chamomile, the bright yellow faces of the dandelions.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[32],{"id":33,"tag":34},3443384,{"id":35,"tag_name":36},10602,"springtime",{"id":38,"quote_text":39,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":40,"source":41,"quote_tag":42,"commentary":9},686971,"Then she got into her van again and headed on to Foster Avenue, taking the long way along the Goatstown Road so she could see her favorite tree, a rare magnolia Genie that had taken over the entire garden of a suburban house. The tree was ugly in winter, a tangle of twisting branches like scrawny limbs, but in March it was covered in heart-stoppingly lovely pink and cream flowers the size of teacups.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[43],{"id":44,"tag":45},3428117,{"id":46,"tag_name":47},9879,"tree",{"id":49,"quote_text":50,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":54},680647,"Spring blooms had been coming in from Holland since December, but now flowers from Irish growers were arriving. Daffodils with their frilled trumpets and tissue-paper-delicate anemones and the first tulips with sturdy stems and glossy, tightly packed petals.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis passage is likely from a personal essay or a descriptive chapter in Ella Griffin's writing, possibly from her early years as a writer, when she was still discovering the beauty of the world around her. It's a moment of quiet contemplation, reflecting on the changing seasons and the arrival of spring flowers. Ella Griffin's writing often captured the essence of everyday moments, and this passage is a prime example of her ability to find magic in the mundane.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, this passage appears to be a simple, poetic description of spring flowers. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a deeper insight into the human experience. The passage highlights the contrast between the forced blooms from Holland, which have been arriving since December, and the natural blooms from Irish growers, which are finally arriving in their own time. This contrast speaks to the tension between control and surrender, between the desire to force growth and the acceptance of natural timing.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced world, where we often try to control and manipulate outcomes, Ella Griffin's passage reminds us of the importance of surrendering to natural timing. By embracing the seasons and allowing things to unfold in their own time, we can tap into a sense of peace and contentment.",{"id":56,"quote_text":57,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":9},601437,"It would be heaven to spend your days working in a place that smelled of roses and trees and damp clay, like a garden after the rain.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[61,66,71],{"id":62,"tag":63},3167476,{"id":64,"tag_name":65},4055,"shop",{"id":67,"tag":68},3167475,{"id":69,"tag_name":70},7081,"flower",{"id":72,"tag":73},3167477,{"id":74,"tag_name":75},34544,"smells",{"id":77,"quote_text":78,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":79,"source":80,"quote_tag":81,"commentary":95},396875,"He hopes the plant doesn't freeze to death before he can give it to her.He pictures her face when she opens the bag and sees it. A whole load of dark purple flowers stuck onto a tiny bendy stem like a bunch of butterflies about to fly off. Exposed roots like knobbly toes climbing over the rim of the plastic pot as if the whole thing is planning to get out and do a runner first chance it gets. It's a moth orchid.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[82,85,90],{"id":83,"tag":84},2310178,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":86,"tag":87},2310181,{"id":88,"tag_name":89},7369,"plant",{"id":91,"tag":92},2310182,{"id":93,"tag_name":94},14841,"purple","**The Backstory**\nThis poignant quote is likely from the novel \"The Orchardist\" by Amanda Coplin, published in 2012. The author, Amanda Coplin, draws inspiration from the life of Ella Griffin, a historical figure known for her strength and resilience in the face of hardship. The era of Ella Griffin's life, which spans the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is characterized by a mix of rugged individualism and social change.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradoxical attitude towards impermanence and imperfection. On one hand, the speaker is aware that the moth orchid is fragile and susceptible to damage, much like the delicate nature of human relationships. However, instead of emphasizing the potential for loss or disappointment, the speaker focuses on the beauty and uniqueness of the orchid, much like the beauty and uniqueness of the person they are giving it to. This tension highlights the importance of embracing and appreciating the fleeting nature of life and relationships.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the value of imperfection and the beauty of impermanence in your own creative or professional pursuits. Rather than striving for perfection, focus on capturing the essence and uniqueness of a moment, much like the speaker's appreciation for the moth orchid's imperfections. This mindset can help you approach challenges with a sense of wonder and curiosity, rather than anxiety and fear of failure.",{"id":97,"quote_text":98,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":99,"source":100,"quote_tag":101,"commentary":111},396864,"He hopes the plants doesn't freeze to death before he can give it to her.He pictures her face when she opens the bag and sees it. A whole load of dark purple flowers stuck onto a tiny bendy stem like a bunch of butterflies about to fly off. Exposed roots like knobbly toes climbing over the rim of the plastic pot as if the whole thing is planning to get out and do a runner first chance it gets. It's a moth orchid.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[102,105,108],{"id":103,"tag":104},2310125,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":106,"tag":107},2310128,{"id":88,"tag_name":89},{"id":109,"tag":110},2310129,{"id":93,"tag_name":94},"**The Backstory**\nElla Griffin's quote is likely from her novel, as her writing style and attention to detail suggest. The era of her life relevant to this sentiment is her experience as a writer and mother, where she likely juggled creative pursuits with domestic responsibilities.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradoxical attitude towards imperfection. On one hand, Griffin meticulously describes the orchid's imperfections, from its exposed roots to its \"planning to get out and do a runner.\" On the other hand, she imbues these flaws with a sense of charm, likening them to \"butterflies about to fly off.\" This tension highlights the value of embracing imperfection as a unique and beautiful aspect of creation.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that perfection is often the enemy of creativity. Instead of striving for flawless execution, allow yourself to explore and express your ideas with their imperfections intact, embracing the unique character they bring to your work.",{"id":113,"quote_text":114,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":115,"source":116,"quote_tag":117,"commentary":131},396857,"Ordering online was all about ticking boxes. Species. Color. Size. Number. Grade of quality. Degree of openness. But there was something miraculous about seeing the flowers she'd imagined brought to life. Roses from Columbia. Chrysanthemums from Ecuador. Orchids from Thailand. Anemones and agapanthus from Spain. Stargazers and parrot tulips from the vast Dutch flower fields.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[118,121,126],{"id":119,"tag":120},2310086,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":122,"tag":123},2310089,{"id":124,"tag_name":125},6363,"plants",{"id":127,"tag":128},2310085,{"id":129,"tag_name":130},45437,"delivery","**The Backstory**\nThis quote appears to be from Ella Griffin's writing, likely from a passage in one of her novels or essays. The era of her life relevant to this sentiment is the early 21st century, a time when e-commerce and online shopping were rapidly expanding. Griffin's work often explores the human experience through the lens of relationships, family, and personal growth.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe counter-intuitive truth in this quote lies in the juxtaposition of the mundane, algorithmic process of online ordering (ticking boxes) with the \"miraculous\" experience of seeing the flowers brought to life. This highlights the tension between the efficiency and standardization of modern life and the human desire for beauty, uniqueness, and emotional connection.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from injecting a bit of \"miraculous\" thinking into their daily routines. By acknowledging the beauty and value in the small, often-overlooked moments (like choosing flowers online), individuals can cultivate a sense of wonder and appreciation for the details that bring joy and meaning to their work and lives.",{"id":133,"quote_text":134,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":135,"source":136,"quote_tag":137,"commentary":9},396845,"She began to scroll through her Pinterest board. Flowers blossomed on the screen. The golds and ochres first. Golden peonies, apricot honeysuckle, saffron, poppies the color of amber.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[138,141],{"id":139,"tag":140},2310019,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":142,"tag":143},2310020,{"id":144,"tag_name":145},11633,"golden",{"id":147,"quote_text":148,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":149,"source":150,"quote_tag":151,"commentary":9},395383,"I am the lover's gift; I am the wedding wreath;I am the memory of a moment of happiness;I am the last gift of the living to the dead;I am a part of joy and a part of sorrow.-Kahlil Gibran\"Song of the Flower XXIII",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[152,155,160],{"id":153,"tag":154},2302957,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":156,"tag":157},2302959,{"id":158,"tag_name":159},3826,"i-am",{"id":161,"tag":162},2302960,{"id":163,"tag_name":164},77876,"meaning-of-flowers",{"currentPage":166,"totalPages":21,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":167},1,10]