Spirituality of Flowers: What Flowers Do For Us

by Bríd Kennedy

Why do flowers captivate us so deeply?

As an author and lifelong flower enthusiast, I explore this timeless question in my debut book, ''Spirituality of Flowers: What Flowers Do For Us.''  Rooted in pioneering research and inspired by my MA in Applied Spirituality at SETU, this book delves into humanity’s profound and enduring connection with flowers.

Blending history, science, spirituality, and psycho-spiritual insights, Spirituality of Flowers: What Flowers Do For Us reveals how flowers, through their scent, colour and form, enrich our well-being, awaken creativity, and inspire wonder. From ancient burial rituals to the brushstrokes of Monet and Van Gogh, from Galileo’s geometric fascinations to personal gardens during the pandemic, flowers have long been silent guides in our spiritual evolution.

Writing this book stirred within me a deeper curiosity: to recognise that beauty, love, and joy are not merely emotions, but sacred energies. They are the essence of who we are and who we have always been since the beginning of creation. Each of us is born with this inner light. In the simple act of appreciating a flower, I believe we reconnect with that essence, with the sacredness of all creation.

My book invites you to experience flowers as sacred companions in a Divine-human transformation. It helped me realign my relationship with nature, and it may do the same for you.

Let this book be your guide to mindfulness, joy, and a renewed connection with the natural world, one bloom at a time.