Theos-Talk Archives (April 1995 Message tl00090)

guru@nellie2.demon.co.uk (Dr. A.M.Bain) writes:

> I have done exactly the same thing!  The difference is that I
> still can't buy cut flowers, though sometimes a friend brings
> some round, and I do keep them . . .
>
> I have to opposite of "green fingers" so I am no good at growing
> indoor plants, which is an alternative.
>
> s i g h
>
> Alan

I use aromatics extensively for health, cosmetic and other
purposes everyday which are based on flowers, barks, resins etc
gathered from plants, as well as eating mainly fruit and
vegetables, and wearing a lot of cotton and linen.  This being
the case, it seemed needlessly inconsistent to stop buying cut
flowers.  They really do contribute something to the atmosphere.
Even the Masters, apparently, sent forward aromas of rose and
sandalwood to clear the air before they manifested.  But I am
sorry to arrest their development in this way.

Similarly, all the most exquisite tea sets are made from bone
china, which, I was told, is actually ground bones.  I wrestled
with myself over this one, but in the end did not buy them.  Same
with fur coats, which I adore - although I do wear leather shoes
and have leather bags.

ASTREEEA