Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Grace in Stillness

A flower that rises from the mud, carrying only grace. 


The lotus has always been a flower of quiet strength. Floating gently on the surface, it rises from muddy water yet blooms in pure grace. When I photographed these lotus flowers, I felt like I was looking at hope itself. 

I've always admired the lotus flower for its meaning: purity, resilience, and calm. No matter how still or murky the pond, they stand tall and beautiful. They reminded me that even in difficult places, beauty can rise. 

The white lotus was serene, glowing softly against the green lily pads. The purple lotus, on the other hand, was vibrant and full of life, its golden centre shining like a little sun. Together, they looked like a conversation between calm and joy. 

These lotus blooms felt like lessons in patience. Life doesn't have to be perfect for us to bloom. Even when we feel weighed down or lost, we can still rise, gently and beautifully, just like the lotus. 

I left the pond that day with a softer heart. The lotus flowers reminded me to breathe, to rise, and to bloom where I am planted. 


What flower teaches you about life when you see it? 


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