© irene waters 2014
© irene waters 2014
Beauty, symbolism
petals open enlightenment
beauty and rebirth
In Buddhism the lotus has much symbolism attached to it. The muddy murk that it grows in also is important as it symbolises the gaining of purification and faithfulness as those that rise above the muddy waters need to be faithful. It is also a symbol of fortune : a symbol of enlightenment and rebirth.
The pink colour represents the history of Buddah, with the open bloom a symbol of enlightenment and self awareness. The mud teaches the value of choosing the right path over the easy one.
For the full symbolic meaning of the lotus flower http://buddhists.org/buddhist-symbols/the-meaning-of-the-lotus-flower-in-buddhism/
About Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
I began my working career as a reluctant potato peeler whilst waiting to commence my training as a student nurse. On completion I worked mainly in intensive care/coronary care; finishing my hospital career as clinical nurse educator in intensive care. A life changing period as a resort owner/manager on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu was followed by recovery time as a farmer at Bucca Wauka. Having discovered I was no farmer and vowing never again to own an animal bigger than myself I took on the Barrington General Store. Here we also ran a five star restaurant. Working the shop of a day 7am - 6pm followed by the restaurant until late was surprisingly more stressful than Tanna. On the sale we decided to retire and renovate our house with the help of a builder friend. Now believing we knew everything about building we set to constructing our own house. Just finished a coal mine decided to set up in our backyard. Definitely time to retire we moved to Queensland. I had been writing a manuscript for some time. In the desire to complete this I enrolled in a post grad certificate in creative Industries which I completed 2013. I followed this by doing a Master of Arts by research graduating in 2017. Now I live to write and write to live.
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 
Lotus AND Morning Glory!! 🙂
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Thanks M.R. I didn’t know what the purple flower was. Not a good flower for Valentines Day. In Victorian Days it meant love in vain and the purple coloured one in ancient times indicated instability. Now …. if it had been red we would have had attachment.
Not that you wanted to know all that😀
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Oh, but I LOVE getting little bits of info. like that, Irene!
You must always pass ’em on, OK?
😀
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You’re wish is my command M.R. 😀 I have to admit I love all the bits of trivia too. The one of two TV programs I watch – Eggheads (although I’m a bit soft boiled).😀
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I’m crapped off because the ABC is currently screening old stuff … At least, I think it is: I haven’t watched for a fw weeks. Normally I record it; but every time I replay and see Judith’s hair in that awful long cut, I switch off.
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Judith is my husband’s pin-up girl. He doesn’t care what hair cut she has. I don’t mind because I like CJ. A bit sad, two old fogies fantasising over a couple of nerdy types.😀
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LOL!!!!
But I love Eggheads when it’s more contemporaneous! My favourite is Kevin. And I do like Pat.
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Yep. When I think about it I like them all.
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Wish I knew if the ABC is sitting on any more recent series … :-\
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So beautiful! 🙂
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It’s a stunning flower. Thanks
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absolutely gorgeous
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I agree. Thanks
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A stunning flower. 😀
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I agree. Thanks😀
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Beautiful photos. Happy Valentine’s Day Irene 🙂
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same to you Sherri. 😀
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🙂
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Have any arguments about me putting up this on my twitter?
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Thank you. I am happy for you to put this on twitter. Sorry it has taken so long to reply. Your comment went to spam and I don’t check that very frequently. Cheers Irene
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