The Lotus Rises from the Mud

The Lotus starts as a tiny seed hidden beneath the murky water.

It pushes through the mud, stretching upward, reaching for the light.

It does not rush; it does not fight what it feels; it simply grows.

And one day, when it is ready, it blooms.

Its petals glow in the moonlight

Its roots buried deep in the mud 

“How can something so beautiful come from the mud?”

“Because growth begins in the darkest places.”

Even when I feel like I am in the mud, I’m still growing.

No matter where my journey takes me, I will always rise.

The Petal of Joy

One day, the Lotus revealed a bright yellow petal, as warm as sunlight.

Joy is like the sun — It fills you with light but is not meant to stay in one place.

It moves, it shifts, and it is brightest when shared.

“Joy is not something you hold; it is something you feel and share.”

The Petal of Sadness

Another day, a deep blue petal unfolded, shimmering like the ocean.

Sadness is like water, it flows through you — soft, yet powerful.

It carves valleys in your heart, making space for new feelings to bloom.

Water does not stay still — it travels, tumbles, and returns to the sea.

"And like water, I am learning to move forward, even when I feel heavy."

The Petal of Anger 

One afternoon, a fiery red petal stretched open, pulsing with energy.

Anger is like fire — It can destroy, but it can also create.

It gives you strength when used wisely.

"I don’t have to hide my anger; I have to guide it."

The Petal of Fear 

A soft grey petal, shifting like mist revealed itself on a quiet evening.

Fear is like a shadow — It only grows when you run from it.

But if you turn toward it, you may find it is smaller than you thought.

"I can feel afraid, but I won’t let it stop me."

The Petal of Love 

One morning, a green petal bloomed, glowing with gentle warmth.

Love is like the sky; It stretches beyond what you can see, touching everything even when you don’t notice it — Love is in the kindness of a stranger.

In a friend’s laughter, in the memories that never fade

"With an open heart, I embrace my journey, trusting that love, wisdom, and purpose flow through me"

The Petal of Peace 

On a still night, a pink petal emerged calm and calming.

Peace is like a tree — it grows roots in stillness and spreads branches in kindness.

"Peace doesn’t mean nothing happens; It means I am steady no matter what happens."

The Petal of Wholeness

A violet petal, the colour of twilight, unfolded at the heart of the Lotus.

All emotions are part of you, not just joy or sadness.

Together, they make you whole.

"I don’t need to hide my emotions, I whispered, they all belong; they all make me, me."

Louise