Silence That Holds the Light

Silence That Holds the Light

I’ve always been fascinated by the lotus.
It grows upon still waters, as if untouched by the noise of the world around it.
I painted it with deep shades of green to express serenity, blending it with soft pink — a whisper of hope in the midst of silence.

What amazes me most is the way the lotus exists — unhurried, unassuming, yet impossible to ignore.
It thrives even in murky waters, yet continues to bring color, continues to bring light.
As I laid my brush on the canvas, I felt as though I was learning from the flower itself:
to keep blooming even when the world feels heavy,
to stay gentle even when life is not.

For me, this painting is a prayer in the form of an image —
a prayer to always find beauty in stillness,
strength in simplicity,
and to keep blooming wherever I am, no matter the circumstance. 🌸