No Mud, No Lotus
Did you know that the lotus flower returns to mud every night before it blooms anew every single day?
The lotus symbolizes rising from a dark place into new light- a rebirth, if you will.
What challenges, pain or suffering have you experienced in your life that have made you a stronger, more resilient person? When you look back at everything you have overcome, are you proud of yourself? Have you forgiven yourself and others? Where can you love and appreciate yourself a little more for everything that has brought you to where you are today?
Where are you avoiding or sidestepping discomfort? Where are you sacrificing yourself to please other people? I’ve been there, and it was not pretty. But what I can say with confidence is that when you do the hard thing in the name of your own self-love and self preservation, you will be able to live a more authentic life, take risks and become more in tune with what is and isn’t for you.
Where in your life might you be settling? As someone who has been there (I go into more detail in my women’s group and live course), I know what it is like to live a life you THINK you SHOULD be living. It looks great on paper, you’re doing the “right” thing and everyone is happy… EXCEPT for you. Yet, leaving the comfort of the known to take a leap into the unknown is a very scary feat. Do you settle for a mediocre life, or do you take the risk and make the decision that will light you up?
I took that leap and even though it was one of the scariest things I ever did, the thought of not doing it was even scarier. I know deep within my soul that it was 100% the thing that set me free. The lotus teaches us that we have to go through these trying times to emerge as our most confident, authentic self. It’s part of our evolution. So whatever you are going through right now, understand that it is happening FOR you not TO you.
The GREAT NEWS! You don’t have to go through it alone. There is a supportive community waiting to help you emerge as the beautiful Lotus that you are!
This week we kick off the SELF course. In this 4-part series we tap into the mind, body and spirit to get to know ourselves on a deeper level, expand into a richer version and leave behind what isn’t working so that we can move forward in our lives wiser, happier and more confident.
Through gentle movement, meditation + mantras, and mindful habits, we will open the door to self-discovery and self-mastery.
Prepare to be transformed by this journey. You will be so glad you made this investment in yourself! Sign up here.
More questions? Email me ashley@ashleynapoli.com
Blog Post Photo by: Allie Jorde