I wonder if the world’s fascination has less to do with the flower itself, and more with the muck that it flourishes in. The Lotus flower is of an unparalleled beauty in its elegance and grace, yet its’ origins are of an environment that is a stark contrast. We cannot help but ponder such strange juxtaposition. However, there is something telling in this natural contrast between the flower and its environment: we are meant to grow, like the Lotus, and not dirty our hands in the mud that surrounds us. .Forrest Curran
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Tom Robbins said in his book, "Shine," that, "We are each born with the potential to be beautiful. We are put into this world to explore that beauty with all its possibilities. The rest of life is merely a reflection of our dreams, so when we wake up one day, we have to decide if we are going to keep on dreaming or if we are going to keep dreaming in the mud.
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