Among the Lotus

To move through this life unscathed, is to not have lived at all.

In the quiet of the evening he likened my spirit to the Lotus. The Lotus must find its way from the muddy earth up through the water into the sunshine to reveal its beauty. I too must work my way out of the hardships and difficulties of this life to shine bright for the world to see.

I’ve witnessed and experienced things that darken the soul. And yet, God! I have fallen face down, naked, crying out to God to mend what was broken and he did. I have been so lost I didn’t know if I’d ever find my way back to the person God created me to be. But, here I am. I am nothing without his grace and mercy and yet he calls me to be an encouragement and an inspiration to those he places in my path. He is the light. May he ever shine brightly from my soul.

I find myself among the Lotus.