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FLOWERS are the most beautiful gifts of Nature and the joy of life.
We all admire various kinds of flowers and include them in our day to day lives such as in rituals, decorating our offices and homes and in weddings.
Some kinds of flowers have a special place in coronations, rituals, and celebrations. On Birthdays we wish our dear and near ones with a bouquet of Flowers.
Flowers have always blessed life on earth and will always be there to give and receive and convey "I care for you".
The language of flowers has different meanings and connotations in different parts of the world. Since time immemorial it has triggered of the imagination and
inspiration of numerous poets, artists and writers. Flowers can help us express our thoughts, feelings, and emotions, they do the needful when words fail to convey.
Flowers have the ability to influence our emotions and affect our moods. According to recent behavioral research conducted at Rutgers,
The State University of New Jersey, the presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a
positive manner far beyond what is normally believed. The study further revealed that flowers have an immediate impact on our happiness, they have a
longtime positive effect on our moods and make intimate connections.
Over the years Flowers have developed meanings and are not selected randomly. Different flowers are selected to convey different emotions for example,
the acacia flowers are given to express concealed love, chaste love or beauty the aster flowers symbolize both love and daintiness a pink carnation means
I will never forget you while the yellow says rejection or disappointment and the tulip says you have sunshine in your smile.
The colors of flowers have meaning and speak a language that is their own such as :
- a) Violet flowers induce calm and peace.
- b) Orange flowers signify flames of desire.
- c) Purple flowers mean love at first sight.
- d) Red sets the pulse racing and is known to induce passions
- e) Blue is calming to the mind and soul. This color is known to lower blood pressure and relieve hypertension.
- f) Green is nurturing and relaxes the mind and body.
- g) Pink soothes and is like a salve, cool and calm.
- h) Yellow denotes friendship and is energetic and spreads sunshine.
- i) White flowers stand for peace and reverence
- j) We say thanks with Peach flowers
- k) Pink are the flowers of appreciation.
There are scientific as well as traditional interpretations that flowers do have healing properties too. Dr. Roger Ulrich, an environmental psychologist at Texas A&M University, who was the first American to research and study the benefits of plants on hospital patients, found that when plants were visible to these patients, their levels of stress were reduced, their need for pain medications decreased and hospital stays were shorter with increased sense of optimism and physical well-being of the patients.
As a result of his work, a new approach to hospital environments has emerged with the creation of "patient friendly" health care facilities. Now, plants and flowers are regularly included among these facilities to assist in the healing of their patients.
Locating a florist near you is simple. By searching through your local phone directory or by doing an Internet search for Florists you can easily access an
extensive directory of florists that should be able to accommodate deliveries in your area, nation and world wide.
Locating a florist near you, that is suited to your needs, however, may be a little more difficult. Asking a florist if they have an active database that they
use for their clients is always a helpful hint. Active databases store vital information about customer, such as past purchases, delivery information,
preferences and needs and “special dates to remember”.
In addition, ask if the florist performs a client profile survey. This type of survey informs the florist of upcoming special occasions for each of their customer’s
data via the database. Many of times, I myself have been “reminded” of my anniversary by my personal florist through a personal phone call or by a
mailer. This act alone is one of the best indicators as to how good a florist’s customer service is.
Choosing the right flowers can also be quite simple. If a client survey is performed and an active database is utilized a professional florist should easily
be able to determine if a bouquet of Daisies is appropriate for your occasion or if the arrangement calls for something more sophisticated. If you are
still uncertain, it is also helpful to visit the florist’s show room. This will enable you to better visualize the type of selection that will best convey your
sentiment.
However, things to consider when sending a man flowers are his personal style, office décor, and personal hobbies. Most professional florists try to
integrate this knowledge into the design and flower selection of the arrangement. For example; if the man you are sending flowers to is a golfer, your
personal florist may want to add golf balls or tees to the arrangement. Men are also stimulated by color and are visually oriented, so it may be a good
idea for the florist to use bright vivid colors as well.
Just as women love receiving flowers, it turns out, men do too. A survey, conducted by the Society of American Florists, showed that over 60% of
men responded in favor of receiving flowers on special occasions and holidays, particularly Valentine’s Day.
As the need to exhibit personal gratitude, love, appreciation, and concern grows in our emotionally intellectual society it has never been a better time
for people to stop and send some flowers.
The author Markus Eriksson, is an international developer of human potential, having worked with organizations, leaders and individuals in
Asia, Europe and America for over 10 years. He is a much appreciated meeting facilitator, speaker and multimedia author.
He is also the creator of the “Everything Your Parents Did Not Tell You”-series in which he with a combination of straight forwardness,
warmth and humour shares his knowledge to make you and the world even better. You can find him at :
www.love.infozabout.com
Locating a florist near you is simple. By searching through your local phone directory or by doing an Internet search for Florists you can easily access an
extensive directory of florists that should be able to accommodate deliveries in your area, nation and world wide.
Locating a florist near you, that is suited to your needs, however, may be a little more difficult. Asking a florist if they have an active database that they
use for their clients is always a helpful hint. Active databases store vital information about customer, such as past purchases, delivery information,
preferences and needs and “special dates to remember”.
In addition, ask if the florist performs a client profile survey. This type of survey informs the florist of upcoming special occasions for each of their customer’s
data via the database. Many of times, I myself have been “reminded” of my anniversary by my personal florist through a personal phone call or by a
mailer. This act alone is one of the best indicators as to how good a florist’s customer service is.
Choosing the right flowers can also be quite simple. If a client survey is performed and an active database is utilized a professional florist should easily
be able to determine if a bouquet of Daisies is appropriate for your occasion or if the arrangement calls for something more sophisticated. If you are
still uncertain, it is also helpful to visit the florist’s show room. This will enable you to better visualize the type of selection that will best convey your
sentiment.
However, things to consider when sending a man flowers are his personal style, office décor, and personal hobbies. Most professional florists try to
integrate this knowledge into the design and flower selection of the arrangement. For example; if the man you are sending flowers to is a golfer, your
personal florist may want to add golf balls or tees to the arrangement. Men are also stimulated by color and are visually oriented, so it may be a good
idea for the florist to use bright vivid colors as well.
Just as women love receiving flowers, it turns out, men do too. A survey, conducted by the Society of American Florists, showed that over 60% of
men responded in favor of receiving flowers on special occasions and holidays, particularly Valentine’s Day.
As the need to exhibit personal gratitude, love, appreciation, and concern grows in our emotionally intellectual society it has never been a better time
for people to stop and send some flowers.
Markus Eriksson
The author Markus Eriksson, is an international developer of human potential, having worked with organizations, leaders and individuals in
Asia, Europe and America for over 10 years. He is a much appreciated meeting facilitator, speaker and multimedia author.
He is also the creator of the “Everything Your Parents Did Not Tell You”-series in which he with a combination of straight forwardness,
warmth and humour shares his knowledge to make you and the world even better. You can find him at :
www.love.infozabout.com
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