self-portraits with a lotus flower

This must have been one of the most beautiful lotus flowers I have ever seen, honestly. But most importantly, it must have been the one to which I was able to get the closest to.

When I first saw it at Sunsport Gardens Naturist Resort, I knew that I had to be as close to it as possible, in order for the photos to be impactful. I crawled as close to the edge of that tiny pond at Sunsport Gardens without falling in, and we had our moments together.

It was as a spiritual experience to see that flower. Big, the size of my head, it’s petals so delicate, I could stare at it for hours. We had a conversation. I asked it, how are you so perfect and beautiful? And he answered, just like you are - you are perfect and beautiful too. It showed it what’s possible for me, if I allowed myself to fully BE myself, I would blossom into the most beautiful version of myself. And that is exactly what I am doing. ♥