"The lotus is the most beautiful flower, whose petals open one by one. But it will only grow in the mud." - Goldie Hawn

"In order to grow and gain wisdom," says Goldie, "first you must have the mud."

According to Goldie, the mud is our common ground. We all face sadness, losses, obstacles...mud...from which we grow. 

Let's see ourselves like the lotus today, growing in wisdom and beauty as we recognize our common sufferings and feel for each other with empathy and compassion.

With love,
Charlene 

THE SECOND GIFT IS BEAUTY.  
May your deeds 
   reflect its depth.   
- The Twelve Gifts of Birth