| Flowers have played a significant function all throughout the history of mankind. For a great period of time the charming and fragile beauty of flowers has engrossed people of all cultures and backgrounds. Flowers have been cultivated for their decorative beauty and their healing properties. Flowers have been the topic of poems and ancient myths, and religious symbols have been associated with flowers as well. Many girls are named after flowers. Some types of flowers were and continue to be used as food until nowadays; others have are used as medicine. Prehistoric man also recognized the artistic role of flowers. In fact, some ancient cultures considered that they could placate their ancestors' spirits by embellishing their tombs with a particular type of flowers.
The most important role of flowers, nonetheless, is their power to display true human emotions and thoughts the way no other item can. Whenever your feelings are too strong to express in words – be it affection, grief, felicity, or gratitude - try to demonstrate them with the help flowers.
The flower that has the most evident meaning is the rose, the eternal symbol of love and desire. During the Renaissance period, roses were associated with Venus's everlasting beauty, while scratches made by the rose's thorny stem signified the wounds of affection. In Christian symbolism the red rose means affection and the blood of a martyr. White roses mean purity and innate charm, while pink roses stand for felicity.
Alongside holding messages, flowers can also impact upon our mood and emotional state. According to a recent behavioral study made by New Jersey State University, the presence of colorful flowers results in happy memories and emotions and impacts on social conduct positively. The healing properties of flowers have also been proven by scientific research.
Environmental psychologist Dr. Roger Ulrich found out that when hospital patients viewed flowers, their need for pain killing drugs decreased, their strain levels diminished and they became much more optimistic. Possibly, the positive influence of flowers on hospital patients is also connected with the meaning they possess - they are tangible proof that somebody cares about them and wishes them well.
Flowers, consequently, have an instant impact on our emotions and a long-lasting positive influence on our mood. |
