A REFLECTION ON THE LOTUS AND THE STONE

Across the expanse of time, a humble lotus flower rises from the muddy depths. Its petals reflect in the sun's glow, a symbol of renewal. Yet, nearby, a sturdy stone rests, unyielding and quiet. Their seeming contrast serves as a lesson truth: The journey is a pathway of both fragility and durability. The lotus, with its grace, reminds us to surv