This smile-inducing flower—which thrives in hot, dry months—brings a sense of joy, optimism and abundance everywhere it blossoms, like a never-ending summer. Their lively yellow petals are instant mood boosts, they’re known to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety and they’re even believed to bring good luck to their gardeners!
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Wear a sunflower as an affirmation that the sun—and everything it represents—is worth seeking; that the light will always find you.