“When the night has been too lonely and the road has been too long,
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong,
Just remember in the winter, far beneath the bitter snows
Lies the seed, that with the sun’s love in the spring becomes the rose.” ― Amanda McBroom
Last week, we Lens-Artists were on the long and winding road. This week, hosted by Cee, we are in search of One Single Flower.
In the first verse of the song The Rose (quoted above) there is the line, “I say love, it is a flower…”
“May our heart’s garden of awakening bloom with hundreds of flowers.”―
What other flowers grow in your garden?
The Lotus flower is regarded in many different cultures, especially in eastern religions, as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth. Its characteristics are a perfect analogy for the human condition: even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the Lotus produces the most beautiful flower.
“Practice until you see yourself in the cruelest person on Earth, in the child starving, in the political prisoner. Continue until you recognize yourself in everyone in the supermarket, on the street corner, in a concentration camp, on a leaf, in a dewdrop. Meditate until you see yourself in a speck of dust in a distant galaxy. See and listen with the whole of your being. If you are fully present, the rain of Dharma will water the deepest seeds in your consciousness, and tomorrow, while you are washing the dishes or looking at the blue sky, that seed will spring forth, and love and understanding will appear as a beautiful flower.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh
scillagrace 
Oh you have a wonderful gallery of one single flowers. Love your waterlily and water drop 😀 😀 Thanks so much for playing this week. 😀
Thanks for hosting, Cee! It’s been a pleasure to visit your blog again.
It was fun to see you and your entry too 😀
A really pretty collection of flowers — different colors, types, and shapes.
Thanks, but I can’t take credit for biodiversity, just for being appreciative of it! 😉
I like all of these, but the lotus appeals to me especially today. 🙂
janet
Ah, peace to you janet. 🙂
Lovely post Priscilla – especially loved your closing image.
Thanks, Tina. The humble jewel weed or touch-me-not, is a common native that is found in bottomlands or ditches. The droplet of dew reminds me of a tear. I thought it a good flower to symbolize compassion for the marginalized.
Agree 100% Priscilla. It’s beautiful
Pretty collection.
Thanks, Teresa! 🙂
Great variety, and – I love them all. The rain drop is wonderful!
Thanks, Ann-Christine!
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Great photos, superb quotes. Beautiful flowers!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
What a beautiful collection! It makes the day brighter and joyful!
Your comment just made my day brighter and joyful! Thanks!