The LeSabre

The LeSabre

The LeSabre

Blossoming joy: finding happiness in the simplest petals of life

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Ashlyn Swanson
The captivating charm of flowers has brought me joy throughout my life, telling tales of simple beauty that speak to my spirit.

The captivating beauty of flowers has always brought me joy, even in my earliest memories of childhood. Every flower struck an emotional connection with me with its own color scheme and delicate characteristics, as if it were weaving a story of pure beauty. Flowers became a source of joy in my life, whether they were in neighborhood gardens, the fields I played in, or in the vase on my kitchen table. 

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As a kid, my mom and I used to visit greenhouses, and I had a thing for picking up the flower buds lying on the ground. Even amidst all the blooming flowers, those forgotten buds caught my eye. I believed each one, though separated from its plant, had its unique charm and potential to grow. Looking back, those moments taught me to see beauty in the overlooked and ordinary. It’s a lesson that stuck with me, appreciating the extraordinary in everyday life, and finding value in things that might go unnoticed.

Ever since I was a child, I have used my love of flowers as a way to help me find the beauty the world has to offer. (Ashlyn Swanson)

The importance of finding happiness in these seemingly insignificant moments became more and more clear as the years passed.

Wherever I go, I love to take pictures of flowers to remind me of their special meaning to me. (Ashlyn Swanson)

The route of life is paved with obstacles, unknowns, and situations that challenge our endurance. The capacity to find deep joy in the ordinary has developed into an effective coping strategy in the face of overwhelming complexity. It takes awareness to see beauty in the ordinary, to recognize the elegance of a flower drifting in the wind or the delicate scent filling the room.

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This line of thought represents a way of seeing the world that appreciates the little, ordinary miracles, that goes beyond simple aesthetics. It’s an understanding that happiness doesn’t always have to be extravagant or elusive; sometimes it may be discovered in the soft rustle of leaves beneath my feet or the whisper of a breeze carrying the aroma of wildflowers. Developing this viewpoint has improved my general well-being and given me a greater sense of appreciation for the natural beauty found within the most basic joys in life.

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My path has been shaped by the shifting force of discovering delight in life’s simple delights. It’s a habit that has carried a ray of sunshine throughout my days, serving as a constant reminder that, despite life’s obstacles, joy can be found in seemingly every day matters. This understanding of the little, the delicate, and the temporary has grown to be a guiding concept in my life, influencing my perspective and bringing a constant sense of wonder and appreciation into it.

 

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Ashlyn Swanson
Ashlyn Swanson, Journalist
Grade: Senior Activities: Swimming and Softball My car's name: Dora the Ford Explorer Favorite superhero: Spiderman Favorite coffee shops: Starbucks and Copper Pony