I am the Lotus...
Out of the dark waters of mud and shadows the lotus blooms. It emerges with beauty and purity in spite of what came before or what will come after. It is not offended by rain and tears; both fall gently away. It is made for such things and expects that the path will not always be sunny. Opening to life it shines brightly; it’s colors clear and crisp. It sings of oneness and yet
shares its existence with many. We as well are born out of mystery and forgotten seas into breath; a pure vessel of awareness. Our days unfold quickly scattering our focus in so many directions. Experiences both good and not so good muddy the waters we exist in. It is not uncommon to forget our source of joy and love as we slip beneath the waves of life. We may ourselves seek relief and peace in oblivion. Distractions in many forms can become the way as we seek comfort and escape from the sufferings of our inner and outer worlds. Ultimately it is the transformation of stress and suffering through conscious effort and the return to one’s divine nature that allows the time we spend in life to be fruitful and soul expanding. Take time out of your daily “to-do’s” to practice just being. Following the pathways of the energetic centers of the body through seven simple, and brief meditations in nature, participants can hope to discover inner truth and inspiration.
