"Every flower must grow through dirt."

Despite this quotation not being the most eloquent that I have ever heard, despite that this quotation is simply a fact, I find it to be extremely impactful. I think the simplistic realization brings a parallel to the beauty of lives, both ours and that of a flower. Flowers grow through dirt; however, once they are grown, they are a beautiful addition to nature. Just like our lives, no matter how much "dirt" or challenges you have to grow through in life, our lives, are too, beautiful. This goes along with the well known metaphor of a life and a rose; our lives may have times difficult and painful, like a rose's thorns, but we also will have times of bliss and love, like a rose's soft petals.

Through seeing the parallelism of our lives in that of a flower, it becomes easier to grow past times of "dirt" and "thorns" we have to face. It plants a seed of hope, love, and joy and reminds us that our lives are beautiful, like that of a flower. Like it is important to take time and appreciate our lives, we must also "take time and smell the flowers".

Here is a list of 10 charming flowers that will remind you of life's mysterious beauty:

1. Roses are often given in different colors to symbolize sorrow, love and friendship.

2. Orchids are beautiful and very special to me. When I think of orchids I think of my grandma because they were her favorite flower. Flowers have the power to remind us of loved ones and loved moments.

3. Hydrangeas. These flowers are stunning. Outside my porch, hydrangeas grow and they're one of my favorite signs of summer.

4. Sunflowers remind me to be happy!

5. Tulips, simply beautiful.

6. Poppies... I love this photo.

7. Chrysanthemums are such a unique flower. It truly captures how detailed each and every flower is, just like how we are all unique with many details that create our full beauty.

8. Dahlias, do I need to say more?

9. Lilacs are the spring and summer air's perfume.

10. Peonies... I had to save my all time favorite flower for last! Peonies, to me, are a sign of love growing within nature.