At times we will be asked to let go of things that we have always wanted to keep for ourselves, or things that we would never have thought that we would to have to let go of, such as the loss of a loved one or the betrayal of a dear friend. A tree never hesitates to shake off her leaves during fall, and so we must take another lesson given to us by the nature: let go when it is time. Although such losses can be difficult and painful, rise above this suffering. Focus within your mind, the image of the Lotus prospering above mud. We are the lotus; rise above. Forrest Curran
About This Quote

In Buddhism, the lotus flower is considered a metaphor for the human mind. In this quote, Buddha speaks of the human mind as a lotus flower that must be protected from outside influences. If we fail to protect our minds from obstacles and negative influences, they can be damaged beyond repair. In addition, we cannot take anything for granted, as if our minds were a lotus flower, we must keep it watered and nourished in order to survive.

Source: Purple Buddha Project: Purple Book Of Selflove

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