This morning an exquisite pink water lily appeared in my mom-in-law’s garden pond. How amazing it is that a flower of such great beauty is able to emerge unsullied from the murky, muddy depths.
โWhenever you should doubt your self-worth, remember the lotus flower. Even though it plunges to life from beneath the mud, it does not allow the dirt that surrounds it to affect its growth or beauty.โ ~ from “Rise up and salute the sun.” Suzy Kassem
Wishing you all a lovely weekend. On Saturday we fly back to our home in Florida, after a wonderful few weeks of visiting family and friends in South Africa and England.
Lovely shot! I guess that is why the lotus and water lily are religious symbols of purity and of the soul cleansing itself spiritually and arising out of the mire of common temporal existence.
Thank you for taking part in the Floral Friday Fotos meme.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I’m happy you enjoyed my photo. ๐
Beautiful shot – and safe travels!
Thanks so much. Safe home now, and tonight we met up with special friends. ๐
Mmmhmm!
mine is white… ๐
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All colours are beautiful, Mรฉlanie. ๐
it is beautiful ๐
Yes it is. ๐
So lovely! It just popped up to say goodbye to you ๐
Thanks, Jo. Yes, just in time to wave goodbye. ๐
It’s beautiful and surprising where it came from. Kinda poetic.
Thanks, TBM. I’m happy you enjoyed this. ๐
What a beauty !
Yes it was, but they only bloom for a day.
It is so beautiful! Water lilies always are:)
Yes, I agree with you, and I’ve just found out that waterlilies are one of my July birth month flowers. No wonder that I’m so attracted to them. ๐
Safe trip back to the States Slyvia – lovely water lily and a perfect photo to leave us with.
Thanks so much, Mary. Home safe now. ๐
A beautiful lotus picture!
Thanks, YC. ๐
have a safe journey
Thanks, Seonaid. I’m happy to be home again. ๐
gorgeous flower!
Thanks, Cybele. ๐
Beautiful little wonder! Happy you’ve been enjoying family. And welcome home to warmth ๐ !
Thanks, Helen. England was very warm, but Florida is really hot. ๐
Wishing you a safe and pleasant, stress-free flight(s)!!! โค
All good so far. One more flight to go. Can’t wait to get into my own bed again. ๐ณ
Almost in time for all the fireworks!
We had a great view of the fireworks as we flew over Florida and into West Palm. ๐
Splendid!
Oh, this is lovely and the perfect quote as well!
Thanks so much, Torrie. ๐
So beautiful!
Thanks, RoSy. ๐
I hope you’ve had a lovely holiday, Sylvia. That lotus and the quote for Suzy Kassem is beautiful ๐
Thanks so much, Dianne. ๐
Beauty indeed…! how it shines โค
Thanks, Andy. ๐
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Beautiful flower, Sylvia. I like the quote, too. Just what I needed to read today. Safe journey back to FL,
Thanks, Geralyn. I’m happy you enjoyed the quote and pic. ๐
Oh yes … love this Sylvia ! Safe travels home .. gosh … it only feels like you’ve just begun ….
Always great to be back home though isn’t it x
Thanks, Poppy. It felt like we’d been away for ever, and it’s great to be home again. ๐
Gorgeous! Enjoy the rest of your visit. Safe flight!
Thanks, Nancy. Great to be home again. ๐
Beautiful shot. I have white and yellow ones in the pond. They are quite lovely.
Thanks, Ark. Love waterlilies, whatever their colour. ๐
Safe travels home! A lovely image and yes amazing to see it rise out of the mud.
Thanks so much, Sue. Still trying to catch up, but I’ll get there. ๐ xx
I’d never thought of that! have a smooth journey ๐
Thanks, Gilly. So glad you enjoyed this quote. ๐
Love water lilies! Great capture Sylvia!
Thanks so much, LuAnn. ๐
LOVE water lilies!! which reminds me, I think it’s about time for the ones at a local park to bloom. thanks for the prompt ๐ and thanks for sharing such a lovely flower, ah…..
Thanks, Toby. So glad you enjoyed my pic. Hope you find yours are also out at the park. ๐
Safe travels!
Thanks so much, Lisa. Home safe. ๐
It is so beautiful! Enjoy the last bit of your visit!
Thanks so much, Aletta. We did enjoy our visit very much. ๐
Beautiful Sylvia! ๐
Thanks, Adrian. ๐
Beautiful water lily. When I had a pond I loved to look at them, and see the frogs gently resting on the pads.
What a lovely word picture you paint, Kate. ๐
Enjoy the Penguin movie!
Thanks so much! That was not an experience I would like to repeat. ๐
Have a good journey home. ๐
Thanks so much, Gallivanta. We did, and it’s great to be back home. ๐
Spectacular flower and leaves!
Thank you. I’m happy you enjoyed my photo. ๐