Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Lotus and Pray for Japan



















































The lotus flower is not your average flower
 — it is a power flower! It is bigger than life, bigger than you and me.
The lotus flower is revered in Japan for its ability to rise from the dirty,
murky waters to bloom into a beautiful pure flower. This process symbolizes attaining enlightenment.
 The idea is that we can rise above human suffering in the same way as the lotus by moving from the lowest to the highest state of consciousness.



'God, protect our planet, because we live here, and here we dwell with our daily tragedies.
May our daily reconstruction be the result of the very best that we carry within us.
Give us the courage
to be able to reconstruct what was destroyed
to be able to recover what was lost
to be able to accept what was gone forever.
May you give us courage to look ahead,
may we never look back nor allow our soul to be discouraged.
Give us enthusiasm, because Enthusiasm reaffirms to us that everything is possible, as long as we are totally committed to what we are doing.
God, may the Earth continue to transform seeds into wheat, may we continue to transmute wheat into bread. Do not leave us in solitude.

Have compassion on us. For we often think we are dressed when we are naked.
Do not forget, in your mercy, our friends in Japan, who are now teaching us the meaning of
Courage, Reconstruction, Solidarity and Enthusiasm.' Paulo Coelho's Blog
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64 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahMarch 15, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Heart warming post...
    Indeed, quiet moments of prayers...

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  2. Traveling HawkMarch 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    O postare binevenit! Sa le fim alaturi macar cu sufletul! Japonezii, ca popor, merita toata admiratia noastra.

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  3. BitchMarch 15, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I am not much of a prayer..
    but they are in my heart and soul..

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  4. Joop ZandMarch 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Fantasatic pictures.....so beautiful.

    Let's pray for the eople of Japan

    greetings, Joop

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  5. BibliotecaruMarch 15, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Nu pot să mă gândesc decât la acei muncitori kamikaze care lucrează în mijlocul exploziilor de centrale şi sunt înconjuraţi de radiaţii... pentru a-şi salva ţara de ceva mai rău.

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  6. Laura~Pretty PixMarch 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful in every way.
    My heart hurts for Japan and its people. They are in my prayers.

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  7. VictorMarch 15, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    ... very, very impressive...
    I really am concerned about what's happening these days...
    dear WIND, now I see you master not only the color, the light, and composition... your words, your feelings are very touching...
    please take care of you

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  8. OlaMarch 15, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Pictures perfect as always!
    I didn't know the symbolic meaning of the lotus.
    It's terrible how nature destroys such civilization:(

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  9. nouvelles couleurs - vienna atelierMarch 15, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    beautifull foto for a beautifull land and people...

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  10. LauraMarch 15, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Wonderful pictures, Japan in heart!

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  11. Rick ForrestalMarch 15, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Beautiful lotus images...and a beautiful prayer for the Japanese people.

    Well done.

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  12. LeoviMarch 15, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Really beautiful. How beautiful and how much poetry there is in these flowers. Excellent framing, I like them all but especially those that are water and reflections.

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  13. magdaMarch 15, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Very touched by the prayer and your photos!
    Join hands and my prayers with you, for the Japanese people tried hard.
    And light a candle in memory of victims of the tsunami ...

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  14. TalibraMarch 15, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Piękne zdjęcia, pozdrawiam.

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  15. NancyMarch 15, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Nature's beauty is the most pure kind. Thank you for this message and the images to direct us towards a common thought.

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  16. Mª del Mar HermosoMarch 15, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Deep into the darkness
    the lotus is born,
    strong
    but smooth,
    smiling,
    but quiet
    as a queen.

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  17. Cristina DeboniMarch 15, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Mi unisco a te per una preghiera per il Giappone, una tragedia che non ci deve lasciare indifferenti.

    La foto sono bellissime, la natura ci può essere anche amica. Ciao Cri

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  18. Se-cretMarch 15, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Mă alătur rugăciunilor pentru Japonia și Japonezi.Îmi exprim admirația pentru fotografiile tale.Iar o serie de fotografii care îmi plac mult.Felicitări

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  19. Betty ManousosMarch 15, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Hi Daliana!

    Breathtaking photos!

    My thoughts and prayers are with those in Japan affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

    B xx

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  20. Jesus de LeonMarch 15, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Beautiful photos and a nice homage to the Japanese people now more than ever deserve our solidarity.
    Greetings from Spain, Jesus

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  21. Aliceee TravelerMarch 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    MI-au placut si pozele si dedicatia!
    Esti o perfectionista, ai toata admiratia mea!

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  22. KayaMarch 15, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Wind, my heart and thought are with Japanese people. I also pray for them.

    These images are magnificent!!!!! You showed us the beauty of the world we can't see sometimes with our naked eye.

    My admiration to you Wind!!!!!!!

    My warmest wishes to you and a hug!!!!!

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  23. ClintMarch 15, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Thank you for posting this. Yes, I will be praying for our Japanese brothers and sisters.

    Beautiful pictures in their clarity, color and detail.

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  24. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    These resilient people will rise from the debris as they have always done, and by their human efforts, and those of their human friends.

    The beauty of these exceptional images are a wonderful reminder of Natures breadth of passion. Thank you for sharing.

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  25. alfonsoMarch 15, 2011 at 6:06 PM


    · Fantastic photos.

    · regards

    CR & LMA
    ________________________________
    ·

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  26. SKIZOMarch 15, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Wonderful
    work
    good creations

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  27. Holy Land PrayerMarch 15, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Beautiful photos...let's pray for the people of Japan. God bless.

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  28. NokeMarch 15, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Schöne Bilder vom Lotus ich denke
    an Japan.

    Gruß
    Noke

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  29. ANRAFERAMarch 15, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Bellas fotografías las que nos expones y con las que homenajea a éste gran Pais que ha sufrido ésta "dantesca tragedia". Son tomas llenas de luz, vida y esperanza. Felicitaciones. Cordial saludo.
    Ramón

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  30. tusenMarch 15, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    ÅÅååå..
    Very nice!

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  31. Windsmoke.March 15, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    All our hearts go out to the Japanese people in their hour need. A very, very touching and emotional poem indeed. My favourite photos are the two with a single raindrop on the leaf, to me it's a sign of rebirth :-).

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  32. Anamaria do ValMarch 16, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    I join my voice in this beautiful prayer for Japan. Great post, Daliana. xx

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  33. T@PoppyPlacePdxMarch 16, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Beautiful pictures, beautiful sentiment!

    Our hearts go out to them! T. :)

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  34. beckyMarch 16, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Wind,
    your choice of the lotus flower was perfect for this post. Much as a lotus rises up against the muck & mud to become a beautiful flower, it is symbolic as the people of Japan are going to persevere & overcome this disaster to rise up again, too. My heart feels a great sadness for them, as through loss & tragedy, and continued threat, It will be a long difficult road.
    Beautiful post, choice of words & images.
    Thank you.

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  35. J_on_tourMarch 16, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Beautiful macro post Wind.
    Great choice of flower with deep meaning for the Japanese people shown below although personally I go with the prayer. Appropriate that there should be drops of water and flowers about to open symbolising the tears and the determination to re build their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with this nation at such a tragic time.

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  36. AnonymousMarch 16, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Thoughts pretty much nice photo.

    Thanks to the Japanese People

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  37. LasseMarch 16, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Warm and touching ! Let´s do so!

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  38. MartyMarch 16, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    beautiful Images ! Japan is in our mind !

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  39. Sill Scaroni PhotographyMarch 16, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    A very thrilling tribute to the people of Japan who is suffering so much.
    The photos are beautiful, artistic and sensitive, it makes you want to cry with emotion.
    Sill

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  40. BlitzMarch 16, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    These were just amazing! Love the colors, shapes and water reflections. Beautiful!!!

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  41. the elderMarch 16, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    All the best thoughts to Japan and those innocent people.

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  42. robertMarch 16, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Dupa primele fotografii as fi zis ca nu sunt realizate in stilul tau... adica nu te-as fi recunoscut!

    Imi place mult Lotus leaves and water si favorita mea Lotus flower. Poate si din cauza norilor :D

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  43. DaniMarch 17, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Beautiful photos for Japan. I'm praying too.

    Thank you.

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  44. shamanMarch 17, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Foarte frumoase foto. Toate.

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  45. AnDRAWMarch 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Uitandu-ma la fotografiile tale, ma gandeam la tema care tocmai se incheie azi si am realizat ca toate imginile pe care le postezi aici s-ar potrivi cu aceasta.

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  46. IrinaMarch 17, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Extraordinare fotografiile tale, intr-adevar bine surprinse cadrele.
    Stiu ca nu este cel mai potrivit post pentru asta, dar as vrea sa te intreb daca esti de acord cu un schimb de link-uri. http://irinacomba.blogspot.com/
    Multumesc si imi cer scuze daca am deranjat!

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  47. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Particolari molto belli e pittoreschi complimenti.

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  48. Gabriela PanaMarch 17, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    ganduri bune pentru japonezi, forta maxima pt intreaga japonie se se poata mobiliza si sa treaca peste tot...Despre fotografii superbe ca si pana acum...numai bine

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  49. cartimMarch 17, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Respect Japonia !!!

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  50. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Respect solidaritatea, disciplina si puterea acestui popor absolut admirabil. Dumnezeu sa le dea binele pe care-l merita! Fotografiile sunt o splendoare!

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  51. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Beautifull photos, in a very interesting blog, greetings from Polish.

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  52. YoshiMarch 19, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Hi Wind,
    Sorry for being absent from your fantastic blog but I am glad to see wonderful photos of Lotus. It's one of my favorite plants.
    Things are still messy in Japan but my family and I are all alive and we have nothing to complain about current inconvenient life in our area. Our area is not bad at all when compared to the coast in Tohoku region.
    Thanks for your words and have a wonderful weekend.
    Your friend Yoshi from Japan.

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  53. victoria eugeniaMarch 19, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Maravillosas fotografias, como todo lo que tu haces. Saludos catiñosos.

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  54. Arnoya AriMarch 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Many quiet words that touch the soul.

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  55. OlgaMarch 20, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Marvelous photos. Japan is in our harts.

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  56. RIZALENIOMarch 20, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    JAPAN is always in my prayers. Thanks for this very heartfelt post, wind.

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  57. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Great set and sentiments. May the world unite as one and remember we are all Human!

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  58. Robert ManzMarch 20, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    it is a very moving series. #15 (from the top) is so, so powerful ! regards, robert

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  59. Tiago BragaMarch 21, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Fantastic ;D

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  60. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Very beautiful photos.Greetings Andrzej.

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  61. ELEMarch 23, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Meravigliosi i tuoi "macro".
    Ciao,
    Ele

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  62. KristinMarch 24, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I love your photographs! The colors are very intense and beautiful!

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  63. joannaMarch 25, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Breathtaking photos of the lotus, my heart and prayers for Japan for it holds a special meaning for me as well.

    I did a blog post for Japan called Hope I hope you come by and read it.
    http://thedowsersdaughter.blogspot.com/2011/03/hope.html

    Joanny

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  64. IshtarMarch 30, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Aşa v-a reînflori din nou Japonia,ca o floare de lotus.Superbe imagini!

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