Plant that flourishes on the water, the lotus flower, native from Asia, is considered sacred in some oriental cultures.

Its roots are born in the sludge and its stem develops in the mud until it reaches its full size, when the button emerges on the surface of the water to blossom in the sun.

At night, the petals of the flower close and it dives underwater. Before dawn, it returns to the surface, where it opens again.

Its shinning petals have the property of cleaning themselves, in other words, they can repel microorganisms and sludge, making sure the water does not contaminate itself and, because of that, the flower is able to flourish in the midst of the swamp.  

In a symbolism used in the Orient the muddy water that welcomes the plant is associated with the attachment and the desire for material objects and the flower blossoming on the water, searching for light, represents the promise of spiritual elevation.

It represents the overcoming of pain and suffering in the physical world in search of spiritual growth and it is considered a symbol of the purity of the soul.

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We can make an analogy of the blooming flower with the way that we engage ourselves with the issues of the world around us.

The main purpose of life on Earth is the moral improvement of the Spirit. Those who have this understanding seek rise up ever, regardless of adversities.

When the circumstances are not favorable to us, when the temptations surround us, when we are often called to test our character, we should seek out the good advantage of the situation and remember Jesus.

Christ proposed that we lived in the world without being of the world.

He was the living example that we can go through situations that torment our feelings and, even so, do not be disheartened and follow confident in our own goals.

He also showed us that it is possible to enjoy the things of the world and not let them possess us.

The social and family life is part of the process of evolution. No one can get the spiritual fulfillment following alone.

It is trough the relationships that we exchange experiences and are able to work our feelings out and get to know ourselves better each day.

Sometimes we come across difficulties of various orders, but we should recognize that without the presence of these tests, we would lose the motivations that drive us to growth and intimate enhances.

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The lotus flower is an example of determination, perseverance and overcoming, because it emerges in the midst of the mud in which it lives.

It is proof that we can also search for the spiritual growth and moral improvement in a way that is not favorable to us.

It teaches us to trust in ourselves and believe in our own beauty. It blooms daily looking for light, showing us that no matter the obstacles and how much the circumstances may seem adverse.

There is nothing that prevents blossom beautiful and formidable.

Let us think about it!

Spiritist Moment Team.
May 14.2014.