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The Lotus, considered a sacred lily, was a part of the art of the Egyptian and Buddhist philosophy. The stylized lotus, in full bloom signifies living in the moment as well as inner strength. Traditionally the lotus represents the sacred center of the universe, the core of our souls; by contacting this pure center within ourselves, and discovering our most joyous dreams and acting on them, we create the environment to manifest our dreams.

In this design the artist drew the lotus within a circle of bamboo, representing consciousness of the universe. A lotus in full bloom represents living in the moment, yet they put seeds of the 'past' and 'future' on either side, for all moments are connected to where we have been and where we are going. Bamboo, a grass, lives under almost any condition and is found on all continents, remaining green ever in winter. Bamboo limits it's height when it meets an obstacle, retreating and drawing it's growth inside, thickening it's base. Bamboo is designated as a 'female' plant and represents the 'yin' the flexibility, strength, growth and resiliency of female energy, inherent in both women and men. The fine art calligraphy called 'Shodo' says "FOLLOW YOU DREAM" and was created by Kyoko Hunt, who lives in Kyoto, Japan.