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 illusions, we 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.
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Word for Wednesday at GardenWalkGardenTalk - Illuminate
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What a beautiful flower. It makes me feel serene, tranquil, and at peace.
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Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Beautiful as always...have special meaning too ;)
ReplyDeleteThese are all so lovely! I agree with Kay....it makes me feel a sense of serenity.
ReplyDeletevery lovely, INDEED.
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
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.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning bloom. You sure got fantastic photos of it.
ReplyDeleteCher Sunray Gardens
Wonderful flowers :)
ReplyDeleteThe lotus is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank 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.
ReplyDeleteRosie
INSPIRATIONAL
ReplyDeleteOutstanding photos!
ReplyDeleteLovely pixz of the beautiful lotus flower which symbolizes Bodhi, the state of total mental purity and spiritual perfection. tQ.
ReplyDeleteI see the light ! Beautiful entry for Donna's meme.
ReplyDeleteThat flower always stuns me.....it almost "glows" in the sunlight! Great captures! Chris Las Aventuras
ReplyDeleteHow could you not feel illuminated by that gorgeous bloom! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of the Lotus flower. This is one of the plants I like so much. It does look "glowing" all the time.
ReplyDeleteYou have really outdone yourself with this post. I especially like the second photo--worthy of framing.
ReplyDeleteSo uplifting and beautifully captured! Well done!
ReplyDeleteOh yes I agree with the title the beauty does illuminate all over.
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Lotus giving the name for the lotus position in meditation. I haven't been joining GWGT yet.
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty Lotus! You really have green thumb! I think mine is brown where i never succeed growing a single Lotu! ;(
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are just wonderful! What a beautiful and exotic looking flower!
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular post... the lotus is such an artful image and you have done it justice! Larry
ReplyDeleteAll I have to say is ... BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour images of the lotus are stunning!
ReplyDeleteOh my...I dearly wish I could grow those!
ReplyDeleteprecious photos!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty photos of the lotus.
ReplyDeleteThey're all beautiful, but I LOVE the second photo.
ReplyDeleteyes you did.
ReplyDeleteStunning. 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!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, One! Illuminate is perfectly depicted.
ReplyDeletewhat is the difference between a lotus and water lily?
ReplyDeleteThanks 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.
ReplyDeleteStunning images of the lotus flower...my water lilies also bring me delightful light!!! Fabulous post!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos showing illumination. Hope you have time to stop by and see mine.
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are stunning photos!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are truly STUNNING!!
ReplyDeleteI just subscribed to your blog. Your pictures are amazing. I especially loved the back-lit lotus bloom.
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