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There are always flowers for those who want to see them

  • MGS Seva Foundation Team
  • Jun 5, 2025
  • 2 min read

There are always flowers for those who want to see them. This simple yet profound statement carries a depth that transcends its words. It speaks not merely of blossoms or petals, but of perspective, of choice, and of the quiet strength that comes with the ability to find beauty even in life’s most barren stretches.


The world is not always kind, and days do not always shine. There are storms, losses, and moments when everything seems to wither. And yet, hidden in the cracks of broken sidewalks or growing wild in forgotten corners, flowers still bloom. These flowers—real and metaphorical—exist for those who are willing to look beyond despair, beyond monotony, beyond the noise of the world. To see them is to choose hope over cynicism, wonder over weariness, and resilience over defeat.


Seeing flowers, then, becomes an act of inner vision. It’s not limited to springtime or gardens; it’s a way of moving through life with eyes open to beauty and heart open to gratitude. The tired face of a stranger offering a smile, the warmth of sunlight through a window, the silence of early morning, or even the memory of laughter—all of these are flowers, waiting to be seen. In a fast-moving world that often celebrates the grand and the loud, noticing these delicate, quiet miracles is an art in itself.



This attitude doesn’t ignore sorrow or deny the harshness of reality. Rather, it chooses not to be defined by it. It acknowledges that while pain is real, so is joy; while cruelty exists, so does kindness. And between all that is loud and violent, the soft presence of a flower offers a different kind of strength—a stillness that survives, that endures, that insists on blooming regardless of the odds.


When you begin to see flowers everywhere, your life subtly changes. You slow down. You appreciate. You reconnect with the small moments that are often overlooked. And in doing so, you begin to cultivate your own garden within, one that flourishes not because everything is perfect, but because you’ve made the conscious decision to notice the beauty that is already present.


Ultimately, this quote is a quiet invitation. It asks you to shift your gaze, not outwardly, but inwardly. To choose to see what is gentle in a harsh world, what is blooming in a season of loss, and what is still possible when everything else seems bleak. For those who want to see them, the flowers are always there—steadfast reminders that beauty, in some form or another, never truly disappears.

 
 
 

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