Beginning to understand yourself is already a very good thing.
Anemarrhena is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb; the part used is its rhizome.
Its name is special — it brings to mind knowing one's mother, and also knowing, understanding, and gratitude.
A girl grew up and finally understood the things her mother used to say.
As a child she found her mother nagging; grown up, she learned how much life experience hid behind those reminders.
One day she called home — nothing in particular, she just wanted to ask what her mother had eaten that day.
Her mother happily said, 'Why do you have so much free time today?'
She laughed and answered, 'Because today I suddenly remembered — to know mother!'
It was a small joke, but it reminds us, too: understanding others is a kind of wisdom, and understanding yourself is an even greater ability.
Know how to cherish the happiness you already have, and do not forget to keep expecting new and beautiful things.
This series draws on the culture of Chinese medicinal herbs, plant culture, natural imagery, and wordplay as creative inspiration for quiet companionship and self-reflection. It does not constitute Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, medication advice, or guidance for the treatment of disease.
