the core or middle of anything
center
“American aloe plant,” 1797, from L. Agave, from Gk. Agaue,proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos“noble,” perhaps from agasthai “wonder at,” from gaiein “to rejoice, exult,” with intensive prefix a-. The name seems to have been taken generically by botanists, the plant perhaps so called for its “stately” flower stem.
“noble, wonder, to rejoice” this agave sits out front of my gallery/warehouse. i pass it daily and only yesterday realized its “center” revealed beautiful markings from its growth. it does evoke a noble feel in color sage, silky smooth touch, elegance and strength, a wonder to look at which brings one to rejoice in their good fortune for having witnessed it. something so ordinary living here in the desert one see’s this plant everywhere and everyday, it ought to be our mantra for living here! “take the time to see the agave and find your center”.