14.9.11

Illuminate


Word for Wednesday at GardenWalkGardenTalk is 'Illuminate'.


The lotus flower is a symbol of illumination for some.

The lotus plant has its roots in mud, yet it rises through murky water to blossom cleanly and brightly, without a tinge of mud.


This reminds us that although we live in a rather chaotic world with illusionswe may strive to rise up and move towards illumination, just like the lotus flower.


May you be filled with inner peace just by admiring this delicate and beautiful lotus flower.


Linking up with :

ABC Wednesday - I
GBBD at May Dreams Garden
Cottage Flora Thursdays at Fishtail Cottage
Word for Wednesday at GardenWalkGardenTalk - Illuminate

Come and join this illuminating game at GardenWalkGardenTalk and link up next Wednesday.

41 comments:

  1. What a beautiful flower. It makes me feel serene, tranquil, and at peace.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  2. Beautiful as always...have special meaning too ;)

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  3. These are all so lovely! I agree with Kay....it makes me feel a sense of serenity.

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  4. very lovely, INDEED.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  5. Hi One. Thanks for doing a post on Illuminate, but the meme is every two weeks and scheduled for Sept. 21. You can join in next Wednesday with this beautiful post. I did it to avoid GBBD which is so popular. Your lotus really expresses the three meanings of illuminate.

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  6. What a stunning bloom. You sure got fantastic photos of it.
    Cher Sunray Gardens

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  7. The lotus is very beautiful.

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  8. Thank you for this post, One. I need the inner peace from meditating on these lotus images.I have a plant like yours, but it is taking a long sabbatical...way too long.
    Rosie

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  9. Lovely pixz of the beautiful lotus flower which symbolizes Bodhi, the state of total mental purity and spiritual perfection. tQ.

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  10. I see the light ! Beautiful entry for Donna's meme.

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  11. That flower always stuns me.....it almost "glows" in the sunlight! Great captures! Chris Las Aventuras

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  12. How could you not feel illuminated by that gorgeous bloom! Stunning!

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  13. Beautiful images of the Lotus flower. This is one of the plants I like so much. It does look "glowing" all the time.

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  14. You have really outdone yourself with this post. I especially like the second photo--worthy of framing.

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  15. So uplifting and beautifully captured! Well done!

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  16. Oh yes I agree with the title the beauty does illuminate all over.

    I am In

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  17. Lotus giving the name for the lotus position in meditation. I haven't been joining GWGT yet.

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  18. Such a pretty Lotus! You really have green thumb! I think mine is brown where i never succeed growing a single Lotu! ;(

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  19. Your pictures are just wonderful! What a beautiful and exotic looking flower!

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  20. What a spectacular post... the lotus is such an artful image and you have done it justice! Larry

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  21. Your images of the lotus are stunning!

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  22. Oh my...I dearly wish I could grow those!

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  23. Really pretty photos of the lotus.

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  24. They're all beautiful, but I LOVE the second photo.

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  25. Stunning. I only wish that they were hardy where we are (or that I had some place to bring them in for the winter). As always, your photos are amazing!

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  26. Beautiful photos, One! Illuminate is perfectly depicted.

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  27. what is the difference between a lotus and water lily?

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  28. Thanks for joining One. A problem with Mr. Linky. It sends me to another browser, one I am signed in on with GA. I love your lotus from every angle, beautiful, soft lighting.

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  29. Stunning images of the lotus flower...my water lilies also bring me delightful light!!! Fabulous post!!

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  30. Beautiful photos showing illumination. Hope you have time to stop by and see mine.

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  31. Your photos are truly STUNNING!!

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  32. I just subscribed to your blog. Your pictures are amazing. I especially loved the back-lit lotus bloom.

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