March 30, 2015
As spring flowers begin to bloom you may want to consider clipping a bouquet to bring indoors, or else taking a long, leisurely stroll to experience the florally sights and smells.
Your health and happiness may depend on it.
Countless studies throughout time have pointed to an abundance of benefits that stem from being surrounded by flowers, including emotional and behaviorial connections between people and plants, and studies that found people who kept flowers in their home felt happier, less stressed, and more relaxed.
Plants play a role in many of humans' major life experiences, from burial ceremonies and symbols of sympathy to signs of romance, celebrations and spiritual communications. Flowers even have some basic survival uses, such as edible and medicinal, researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey noted in an article published in Live Science.
During hikes or days spent in the garden, it’s easy to feel as if plants have a personality of their own and to connect on a personal level, according to Traditional Medicinals. For instance, echinacea’s sturdy frame reminds us to stay strong and supportive. Licorice reminds us of the sweetness of life.
Next time you're considering whether buying a bouquet of flowers is worth the money, the answer is yes, you're worth it.
