White Magic

Jasmine.
The gentle, subtle smell of sweetness.
I love it.

The Jasmine flower only opens at night, and tightly closes before sleepy eyes squint at the morning sunshine drawing them into day. A midnight walk turns into a delightful dance of the sense. Secret pockets of aroma overwhelm - their white faces peering out into the dark.

Jasmine calms the emotions, it revitalizes and restores the balance of energy.
In China, it's seen as a symbol of feminine sweetness and beauty.
Deep affection, happiness, elegance

It's sweet breathe encourages
confidence
optimism
euphoria
cheerfulness

"Twas midnight-through the lattice wreath'd with woodbine,

many a perfume breath'd from plants that wake while other sleep,
From timid jasmine buds,

that keep their odour to themselves all day,

but when the sunshine dies away,

Let the delicious secret out to every breeze that roams about."

- Taken from Lalla Rookh by Thomas Moore -

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