Seeing as I still have a cold, I've decided to post something bright and sunny to cheer myself up.
So here it is, one of my most favorite flowers - sunflower.
No flower can lift spirits quite like sunflowers can. They are the happiest of flowers, vibrant and cheery, warm and caring like a small sun. According to the different sources their meanings also stem from its namesake, the sun itself and include loyalty and consistency, adoration and longevity. They are also very easy to grow provided that you have a spot with a lot of sunshine. ^_^
In Ukraine it's become a national flower of sorts. And even though we cultivate it mainly for its seeds and oil, you can also find it as a garden flower.
Sunflower is the best way to lift up someone's spirits and make you smile. ^_^