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It was said that there was a man who was forced to the battle field. With great reluctance, the man left the wife with their lovely sons and daughters. Since then, she spent each day waiting and hoping that the day would come for her husband’s return.
More than 4600 years ago, there had been continuous violent conflicts between the agricultural Han Chinese and the non-Han Chinese herdsmen living in the north. It was said that there was a man who was forced to the battle field. With great reluctance, the man left the wife with their lovely sons and daughters. Since then, she spent each day waiting and hoping that the day would come for her husband’s return. Every dawn and dusk, she would lean against a big tree in a high mountain, only to learn that it was another day of disappointment. Her husband never returned.
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Because of her continual longing, she cried under the big tree almost every waiting moment. As time went by, her tears turned blood without her realization and miracles happened. Her blood drops that fell on the ground harden and they became red beans. The red beans eventually rooted and grew into big trees that continue to produce more red beans. To commemorate the legend of this love story, people started calling the fruits of this tree – the love beans.
Red beans have a very profound cultural foundation. A red, love bean is very big, with a diameter of about 9 millimeters. This kind of bean has distinct characteristics. They are very hard and often come in heart shape. They have almost similar color to blood and can be stored for a very long time without rotting, or fading in color.
Red bean symbolizes love and faithfulness. In some part of the Asia countries such as China and Taiwan, men often present red beans to their lover to show their commitment for a relationship. Red bean also symbolizes happiness. When a bride wears jewelry made from red beans on her wrist or neck, it means that she will lead a happy life. It is also a cultural belief and practices that if married couples put six red beans underneath each of their pillows, their love would remain till eternity.
Today, fashionable women are proud of wearing red bean jewelry. Lovers exchange love beans with each other to show their love and commitment towards each other.
The article above is especially dedicated to our one-of-a-kind Love Bean Collection, created from bright red seeds of the coral bead tree. Our Love Bean Collection includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings, cell phone charms and anklets. Each of this art pieces is uniquely designed by Asian jewelry artists with simplicity and creativity to outline the message of love originated from the love bean. Love Bean Collection is unique and would never be widely distributed as it carries a message that would only be relevant to those who want to express their sincerity to their loved ones. So today, if my article reaches you, you would be the fortunate few to come to appreciate the deeper message carried by my Love Bean Collection published at my website. If you have someone that you would desperately like to show your love or appreciation to, my Love Bean Collection would be perfect for you because it is and it will always be affordable just for you and your loved ones.
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Need for Personal Growth
The Need for Personal Growth
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The quality of our lives depends on us and how we choose to live. The choices we make ultimately shape our lives and many of us are waking up to this fact. With movies such as What The Bleep Do We Know!?and The Secret, people are becoming aware that there is more to life than what meets the eye. The Power of Personal Growth offers you significant awareness and knowledge so you can make empowering choices to positively impact your life.
