Moody Blues Good-Bye

Happy May Day!  Happy You!

May Day used to be a time to give flowers and celebrate both your neighbors and springtime.  It is and always was more common in Europe than here in the states.  Why not take a step back in time or a journey to another land and give the gift of flowers to someone today? 

Did you know scientific studies have found that flowers heighten our feelings of life satisfactionand positively improve our social behavior?  Flowers reduce depression and create happiness and overall well being.  People who were given flowers continued to have improved moods and happiness up to three days later!  This was a much happier reaction than those given other gifts such as candles or fruit baskets which have not shown the same delight or long lasting effects.

What mood are you feeling? 

• Azalea – abundance
• Yellow carnation – cheerfulness
• pink carnation – gratitude
• daisy – innocence
• gardenia – joy
• iris – inspiration
• lilac – first love
• pansy – loving thoughts
• pink rose – friendship
• red rose – love
• sunflower – adoration
• pink tulip – caring
• purple tulip – royalty
• yellow tulip – in love
• red tulip – love
• zinnia – thoughts of friends

No one bringing you flowers?  Buy some for yourself!  You can give yourself the gift of a cut bouquet or a plant that will continue to give. 

Oh, and if your special someone doesn’t know the meaning you are trying to convey (and most will not), why not say the words or write them down.  Give a smile today!