The Miracle of a Flower

Ever wondered how these heavenly looking creatures take such beautiful shapes and breath-taking colors? Why they are so much attractive? Can't we just present some leaves of a tree to people instead of these flawless beauties? They are unlimited in supply and don't cost us anything as well. Then why not? We all know we can't! Because there are certain obvious reasons for that.

From the moment of planting seeds in the ground till the growth of a full garden, life takes turns. There isn't just one day you walk outside and all of your flowers have bloomed. The seeds you planted take time, and their growth is staggered. They have to go through different phases to obtain their desired charm. And it's better that way because everything is happening as per the plans of nature. A garden blooming all at once would be too much predictable. Not all flowers grow the same. In fact, sometimes the best ones are the last ones to bloom. But once a garden adopts its intended shape and size, the unparalleled beauty and aromatic fragrance of flowers besets its surroundings just like a moon besieges a dark night with its glitter.

The methodical way our lives are structured has begun to bother me lately. If we make a comparison between a flower's life and a human's, we will find out that there isn't much difference between the two. Right from the moment of birth till the time we take our last breath, life undergoes constant changes. But the thing which concern's me the most is how one withstand's these phases of life.

BE THE BEST BLOOMER!

Humans have a typical life course that consists of successive phases of growth, just like flowers. And during those phases of growth, we have to encounter some harsh and bitter days similar to a blossom who fights different diseases and harmful insects, resists some deadly hailstorms and winds. Even when it withers away during autumn season, its roots remain intact. A flower bears all these afflictions to showcase its awe-inspiring beauty, because success demands sacrifices.

The Buddha once said, "If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change."

Similar is the case of humans. A man's character is the crux of his life. Even on one's bad days, his character should remain unblemished regard-less of the circumstances just like the roots of a plant. There is always light after the dark, and for that light we have to wait. We have to stand affirm without losing hope because everything takes place at its preset time.

SPREADS JOY AND HAPPINESS!

The way these flowers attract us towards their beauty and nature is amazing. Flowers give us happiness and delight even if they are covered with sharp thorns. They impart a feeling of freshness and soften our hearts when we are fatigued and stressed out. Life is a flower of which love is the honey. Neither us nor them can bloom without love and sunshine.

Though fragile and delicate, these dazzling beauties always manage to find a place in our hearts. Their silky touch and obsessing scent leaves an impact on our daily life. The best thing we can do for someone is enlighten their lives with our character, harmony and love just like these divine beauties do.

That satisfaction we receive by bringing a smile to someone's face is the real achievement of life.

And if we want to achieve that goal, we need to first find happiness in our own hearts. Only then we can spread joy around us.

TREAT EVERYONE EQUALLY!

Flowers have so many characteristics we can learn from. They are generous, equal and unbiased towards everyone. They bloom in every kind of region irrespective of their surroundings.

A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.

A flower has an open life; It shares its beauty and fragrance with everyone. It doesn't discriminate on the basis of cast, creed or color, nor does it acknowledge any difference between rich and poor.

Everyone can experience the beauty of a flower without getting exploited or manipulated. Everyone has the right to see and feel the elegance and charm a flower possesses. It treats everyone equally without setting any preferences.

LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY!

Flowers are affectionate; they are sweet, close to us so loving. Their presence fills us with delight. If we have to wish or congratulate someone, the very first idea of a gift which pops up in our mind is of a bouquet of flowers because they make one the best gifts we can present to someone.

Moreover we feel loved when someone gifts us flowers as well. Life is a flower that never stops blooming and the significance of flower gifts are personal expressions of feelings we share. Flowers bring out positive changes in people's moods.

LEARN TO TOLERATE!

My father once said to me, "Son! If you wanna make your life paradise, learn the art of silence."
There are anonymous occasions in our lives where we have to face criticism and agree to people's opinions. We have to fight our insecurities and tolerate all the critiques. But the life goes on whether we come to terms or not. And if we want to survive, we need to have a strong will-power.

CONCLUSION

Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.

No one is complete in this life. Every person has its perks and prickles. But the way a blossom does not let its thorns matte its charm, we should also not let our insecurities overtake our goals. We should always strive for a better and peaceful world and for that we'll have to keep spreading joy and happiness around us.