Ruah

«The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the abyss, and the spirit of God hovered over the waters». (Genesis 1, 1-10)

In Hebrew, the term «Ruah» does not only mean «wind», but also embodies the idea of Spirit, particularly the creative one. This word extends to meanings such as «breath», «blow», and «gust». It is a breath of life on what would otherwise remain inanimate, an act of Light that pours over the primordial waters. This spirit is the most creative and powerful, the one that hovers over the primordial waters.

The scent of the sea is revealed thanks to the luminosity of the sun on the lemon. Without this breath of light, the majesty of the sea would remain inaccessible to our perception.