It may be well to remember the struggle and journey of the lotus that begins to grown in the deepest shallows of a dark, murky pond bottom before it finally blooms into its full beauty as a lotus blossom.
http://www.tientai.net/teachings/pundarika/renge.htm
Just as struggle is an intrinsic stage of healing, so, too, is learning to both ask for and graciously receive help in the evolution of healing. It's important to synchronize the stages of healing. This synchronicity will help to achieve optimum emotional development, growth, health AND balance.
The Law of Transformation
Stephanie Doty
Weary of Wonderland
May 26, 2014
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