In many cultures, the lotus flower has an overtone of spiritual insight, purity, and rebirth. Its path from the mud of the waters under the surface, where it blooms perfectly, is the same that a person going through the stage of higher consciousness would go through spiritually.

Symbolism of the Lotus Flower:

1. Purity and Enlightenment: The lotus grows in muddy water; mud poorly affects the purity of its petals; hence, the symbolic meaning of purity amidst life's challenges.
2. Resilience and Strength: Lotus strong roots symbolize strength and resilience as they allow the lotus to sway and move in the mud.
3. Transformation and Rebirth: The lotus emerges from the muddy water and still blooms; it signifies the journey of transformation and spiritual rebirth that every individual undergoes.

The Lotus in Spiritual Practices:

1.     Meditation Symbol: People might focus their inner development and spiritual growth in and around their meditation performing by using a lotus blossom in those processes.

2.     The symbolism of chakras: Lotus seeds are present in Hindu religion and yoga representing seven chakras, which stand for moving spiritual energy along the path of awareness and manifestation.

Practical Tips for Spiritual Growth:

1.     Mindfulness Practices: Practices, such as meditation and mindfulness, are the strongest pillars in the development of spiritual being. Cultivating a meditational temper, doing yoga, or just waking up in the here and now will take you to your spiritual balance.

2.     Self-Reflection: The attribute of self-reflection puts you in a position of introspection, where you can give yourself the time and peace to reflect back on your thoughts, deeds and life and to gain more knowledge about your spiritual passages. This may be useful for you to analyze your own thinking. News: Two psychologists who conducted a now-notorious study on how their associates acted towards people with mental illness witnessed how it affected their personal relationships and perceptions on empathy. The study involved having people listen to a confession from a person with mental illness, and then analyze certain reactions.

3.     Seeking Knowledge: Attend the reading session and, as a part of your spiritual growth, develop the habit of looking for spiritual wisdom in the written scriptures, attend talks on spiritual thoughts or hold discussions with others about spiritual ideas.

Conclusion

The lotus flower evokes a powerful metaphor, implying that no matter how difficult and unpleasant life is, we still have the possibility to grow beyond our troubles and become our better selves one day. Some identity traits may get lost in us during this journey, however, however, it may be possible to deepen our spiritual path while at the same time discovering our own strength and empowerment as our accomplishments. Lastly we will be at peace and we will have gone through enlightenment, and therefore we should not fear.