In Buddhism the lotus flower is known to be associated with purity, spiritual awakening and faithfulness.
It grows in muddy water, and it is this environment that gives forth the flower’s first and most literal meaning:
RISING AND BLOOMING ABOVE THE MURK TO ACHIEVE ENLIGHTENMENT
Anybody who has ever observed a lotus flower emerging from a murky pond cannot fail to see the beauty of this exquisite plant.
Read more at: http://buddhists.org/buddhist-symbols/the-meaning-of-the-lotus-flower-in-buddhism/
Just a few days ago, I’ve received a forwarded e-mail containing a lovely poem from a lovely soul, Linda. I did a search on the authenticity of this e-mail before deciding whether I should forward it to my friends.
Unfortunately, it had turned out to be a charity hoax chain letter. Despite the murkiness caused by the hoax, what Linda saw was a lotus emerging from the murky water.
I would like to quote part of her reply when I informed her that this is actually a hoax:
Since some version or another has been passed around since 1997 or earlier, It definitely at least shows that people really care about each other.
Since the poem is such a gem to Linda, I’ve decided to dedicate this post to her and of course, sharing this lovely poem with you lovely souls out there.
Without further adieu, here’s the poem:
Should you want to know more in detail what the charity hoax is about just in case you might receive it in your mailbox, here are some links for your information:
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/slow-dance.html
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/medical/slowdance.asp
If you are interested to know the person who wrote this poem, here is the link in which the chain letter issue was mentioned — An Interview With… David Weatherford
Are you still breathing?
At times, we are taking our breathing for granted; only to realize we’ve been so busy and forgotten to breathe just when that sudden short of breath occurs.
So, please start slowing down and don’t dance too fast.
May you all enjoy reading this post and have a lovely Wednesday ahead!
Till then,
Cheers & TTFN~
Credits: All cute and lovely pictures found in this post are downloaded from FreeDigitalPhotos.net
69 responses to “The Lady Who Spotted A Lotus”
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January 16th, 2013 at 20:24
This post is so sweet! xo
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BeWithUs
January 16th, 2013 at 20:59
Awww….thank you for leaving us this lovely comment.:D
Have a nice day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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January 16th, 2013 at 20:29
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BeWithUs
January 16th, 2013 at 21:03
Sure, sure…not a problem~ 😀
Thank you for visiting! Cheers! 😀
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Linda Gargiulo
January 16th, 2013 at 20:40
How beautiful! You added fine pictures to this poem. I’m hoping it impresses ,many souls rushing about their daily chores. Another great work by Clouds ‘N Cups!
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BeWithUs
January 16th, 2013 at 21:13
Aww…Linda, thank you for leaving us this sweet, sweet comment… 😀
This post wouldn’t have existed if not for you. So, kudos to that lovely soul of yours!!
Have a nice day ahead, cheers!! 😀
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passionwriting
January 16th, 2013 at 20:50
an extremely lovely poem….hoax or not…it was a treat to read…:)
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BeWithUs
January 16th, 2013 at 21:17
Yep…this is why I’ve used lotus to describe the existence of this poem in a deceptive e-mail… 😀
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passionwriting
January 16th, 2013 at 21:18
u r extremely creative i must sayyy…a toast for u…yay…:)
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BeWithUs
January 16th, 2013 at 21:24
Awww…that’s so sweet of you….Here’s another Cheers especially for you~ 😀
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passionwriting
January 16th, 2013 at 21:26
i would drink two large cup of coffee only for ur CHEERSS:):):)
i have never loved the word so much before…:)
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BeWithUs
January 16th, 2013 at 21:30
lol… 😀
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passionwriting
January 16th, 2013 at 21:31
such a conversation killer..:P:P
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lillylion
January 16th, 2013 at 21:58
Listening to the rain slap on the ground (or anything else for that matter) is one of my favorite things. Thank you for a bright start to my day!
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BeWithUs
January 16th, 2013 at 22:08
Guess what? I used to have an app with different sounds of rain and it is really good to listen to the rain on sleepless night..
We are really happy that this post has brighten up your day.
Thank you for leaving us this lovely comment.
Have a great day ahead! Cheers~ 😀
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YunitaGena
January 17th, 2013 at 08:16
thnak you for sharing. what a lovely soul 🙂
Have a great day ahead
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BeWithUs
January 17th, 2013 at 15:03
You’re welcome, my friend. Have a great day ahead too! Cheers~ 😀
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II 4S Aopmrdd
January 17th, 2013 at 16:40
i like lotus too! i’ve got some works about lotus! but only one can be shown in front of public as mymum said. hee
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BeWithUs
January 17th, 2013 at 17:46
I see…have u put it up at your blog yet?
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II 4S Aopmrdd
January 21st, 2013 at 00:17
posted it once but hide it. not really as nice as mymum said.
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BeWithUs
January 21st, 2013 at 15:32
Hmmm….beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, my friend.. 😀
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II 4S Aopmrdd
January 21st, 2013 at 17:07
hooo~
may open it to public again
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BeWithUs
January 21st, 2013 at 17:21
Great! Looking forward to it. Cheers~ 😀
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II 4S Aopmrdd
January 22nd, 2013 at 00:33
oh tku~
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BeWithUs
January 22nd, 2013 at 15:20
You’re always welcome, my friend! Cheers~ 😀
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II 4S Aopmrdd
January 22nd, 2013 at 20:51
^.~ tku
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BeWithUs
January 23rd, 2013 at 07:24
😀
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fashionskyfall
January 17th, 2013 at 17:27
I loved to read your article and the poem so inspiring, thank you.. .) have a great day!!!
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BeWithUs
January 17th, 2013 at 17:56
Aww…thank you very much for this sweet comment.. 😀
Your blog is very interesting too… 😉
You too, have a great day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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Karen's Nature Art
January 17th, 2013 at 23:37
I liked your analogy of the lotus…very appropriate! Thanks for visiting my blog, it’s such an encouragement!
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BeWithUs
January 17th, 2013 at 23:50
You’re welcome~ 😀
Thank you for visiting as well and leaving a trail of motivation for us~ 😀
Have a great day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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dedivahdeals
January 18th, 2013 at 00:03
Thank you!
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BeWithUs
January 18th, 2013 at 12:32
You’re welcome~ 😀
Have a nice day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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zanesaria
January 18th, 2013 at 13:02
Wow 🙂
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BeWithUs
January 18th, 2013 at 17:02
Cheers~ 😀
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zanesaria
January 18th, 2013 at 17:05
🙂
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jgann22
January 18th, 2013 at 22:42
I love it! And By the way…. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I hope you enjoyed & come back 🙂
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BeWithUs
January 18th, 2013 at 22:50
You’re welcome~
Thank you for visiting and leaving us this lovely comment.
Keep blogging and have a nice day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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jgann22
January 18th, 2013 at 23:07
Your welcome . It was a pleasure!
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BeWithUs
January 18th, 2013 at 23:21
😀
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alic3inund3rland
January 19th, 2013 at 02:56
Very pretty even if it was a hoax. and thanks for putting the information about the flower. it was very interesting to read what happens. =)
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BeWithUs
January 19th, 2013 at 14:03
Thank you for visiting and leaving us this lovely and encouraging comment.
Have a good day ahead, Cheers!! 😀
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alic3inund3rland
January 19th, 2013 at 14:24
no problem =) thanks for visiting my blog as well!
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BeWithUs
January 19th, 2013 at 16:39
You’re welcome~ Cheers!!! 😀
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Geo Sans
January 19th, 2013 at 03:40
beautiful and inspiring thoughts … thanks for sharing
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BeWithUs
January 19th, 2013 at 14:05
You’re welcome~ 😀
Thank you for visiting and leaving us this lovely comment.
Cheers!! 😀
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khaddesigns
January 23rd, 2013 at 19:00
I love this poem that was a very sweet read and I enjoyed it.
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BeWithUs
January 23rd, 2013 at 22:15
Thank you for loving and enjoying the poem. It is really sweet of you to leave us this comment to tell us so.
Have a great day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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innovateinvestmentbanking
January 24th, 2013 at 17:02
hey that was a nice one. I really loved it and have slowed down as well 🙂
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BeWithUs
January 27th, 2013 at 08:38
Aww…thank you very much for loving it and glad it is much help to you.
Love your latest post on the social-media issue as well! Perhaps you can write more posts of different topics (in addition to your usual banking topics) in the future.
Cheers~ 😀
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innovateinvestmentbanking
January 28th, 2013 at 15:22
Thanks again for dilligently following my blog
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BeWithUs
January 28th, 2013 at 22:59
You’re always welcome, Cheers!! 😀
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shiroknowes
January 27th, 2013 at 02:37
I liked a lot this post and this poem has make thinking me out that you have to enjoy as much as possible ” the moment ” and not too be like always in a hurry because who knows that this beautiful moment might not will repeat again !
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BeWithUs
January 27th, 2013 at 08:44
Awww…so nice to know that you like this post and thank you for sharing with us these insightful thoughts of yours.
Have a great day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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reocochran
March 4th, 2013 at 19:37
I do appreciate your following me! I also liked the Buddhism and lotus combination. Your post has nice words of wisdom!
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BeWithUs
March 4th, 2013 at 23:02
Thank you for reading this post and leaving us such an encouraging comment.
Have a great day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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gischie
April 6th, 2013 at 00:16
Very good post, Buddhism is one of my best religion in my opinion, all their symbols are inspiring, please keep on enchanting us 🙂
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BeWithUs
April 6th, 2013 at 15:08
Thank you for reading this post and we’re glad you’ve enjoyed reading this. 😀
Have a great weekend ahead, Cheers~ 😀
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Cynthia Jackson
May 10th, 2013 at 06:32
I love your poetry !!! Beautiful flower !!! *Cynthia
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BeWithUs
May 12th, 2013 at 11:50
Thank you for reading this post, my friend..Cheers!! 😀
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queenofhearts58
July 10th, 2013 at 11:46
Thanks for liking my posts! We should all slow down and enjoy the music more..love your poetry and love the reminder to do so! Have a blessed day my friend! Queen Of Hearts
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BeWithUs
July 16th, 2013 at 20:41
You’re welcome, my friend!
As always, thank you for your love and encouragement!
Have a blessed day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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ParentingIsFunny
July 13th, 2013 at 12:33
That really is a gorgeous flower!
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BeWithUs
July 17th, 2013 at 13:11
Thank you for reading this post, my friend!
Yes, lotus is a beautiful and elegant flower, love it!
Cheers!!! 😀
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George K. Brannen English Scholar's Fund at GSU
July 19th, 2013 at 00:31
OOOPS!!
C-there: you got my attention again, and I’m so happie you did.
Gooddae 2ya!
G.
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BeWithUs
July 20th, 2013 at 02:10
Thank you for visiting as well!
Have a wonderful weekend ahead, Cheers!!! 😀
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queenofhearts58
July 19th, 2013 at 10:46
Thanks for liking my posts my friend. I hope you are enjoying them as I do yours! Much love and light to you and have a blessed day! Queen Of Hearts
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BeWithUs
July 23rd, 2013 at 17:18
You’re welcome, my friend!
Been away from my computer for the past few days, but now I am back, reading away…hehehe…
Have a lovely and blessed day ahead, always~ Cheers!! 😀
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queenofhearts58
July 24th, 2013 at 02:44
🙂
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