Description The Blue Lotus is native to the River Nile in Egypt. Itrises and opens at dawn, and at night closes and sinks underwater, therefore the ancient Egyptians recognized it as a symbol of the sun, and of creation and rebirth. (The more popular White Lotus is a night-blooming plant.)The Lotus is the floral symbol of Upper Egypt, and has for thousands of years symbolized spiritual enlightenment. This mysterious and sacred plant has been considered throughout the ages as a symbol of the universe. The woman is seated in the Full Lotus, a very advanced Yoga position, named after the flower. Part of the power and effectiveness of the Lotus Position comes from the triangular shape the body assumes. Many Eastern cultures believe that a triangle shape, such as those of the pyramids of Egypt, harnesses life energy. By turning your body into a mini-pyramid, you can tap into this mystical energy and stay grounded at the same time. (The pyramids in the background also symbolize unity between mankind and the universe.) Triangles symbolize knowledge, will, and action - three key aspects of Yoga practice. To work your way up to this very advanced pose, it is said that you should let your Lotus bloom slowly. The lotus flower is a tremendous resource for meditation, dream interpretation, creative art, spiritual healing, and esoteric study. In fact, the essence from this flower's purpose is to accelerate spiritual evolvement and enhance healing on every level within the system.'Blue Lotus' has been used to illustrate Year Four of Cezanne's Self-help novel 'Single, Spiritual...AND Sexual!' available in ebook on Amazon and in paperback on Lulu.com
Cezanne Poetess, London, England Member Since July 2013 Artist Statement I am a Self-taught Visual & Spoken Word Artist and Self-published Author, guided by my in-tuition. I was a blocked writer and artist for over 20 years, but after putting my Self through a series of Self-development programmes (including the book 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron) I am now writing and painting freely! 'Nature's Art' is my first collection of paintings. They have all been used to illustrate my best-selling novel 'Single, Spiritual...AND Sexual!' and my Book of Lyrics to my poetry CD 'Seeds of Love' (both available on Amazon as ebooks) You can learn all about the Color Therapy & Symbolism used in my paintings in my e-book 'Nature's Art': http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DX5HJ08 (£2.07/$3.08) For more info about my art, poetry and Self-help novel 'follow' my blog: www.cezannepoetess.com