Just like the lotus flower, we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world ✨ Just like the lotus flower can remain unstained by the mud it grows in, we can retain our inner purity and strength in the face of life’s trials 🪷 Just like the lotus flower has to grow through darkness and dirty mud to become a beautiful flower, so do we have to go through hard times and adversity in order to become a better and more beautiful version of ourselves 💕 In Buddhist tradition, the lotus flower represents the Buddha’s birth and the journey towards enlightenment. It signifies rising above desires and negative influences, just as the flower rises above the water. The lotus flower is a profound symbol of purity, rebirth, resilience, and spiritual enlightenment. Because it rises unstained from muddy, murky water to bloom beautifully, it represents the human soul’s ability to transcend worldly suffering and achieve purity of mind and spirit 🪷 In these photos I’m practicing Falun Dafa, an ancient Chinese meditation & cultivation practice that I’ve been practicing since 2006. The meditation exercises make my body feel relaxed and calm, and in combination with following Falun Dafa’s principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance, it helps me handle the challenges of everyday life better and to become a better version of myself 🪷 Happy World Falun Dafa Day! (May 13th)🧘🏼‍♀️🪷✨ FalunDafa.org ✨ Lovely dress by @retrostage_official AD falundafa meditation nature lotusflower yoga LTKdresses LTKfitness LTKuk