The Lotus - A Story of Rising Above There once was a Lotus seed, held in a Farmer's hand. Inside its protective husk the Lotus seed slumbered, dreaming of color, air, and universes forever full of bright light. It was at peace. Then one day the Farmer took his staff, poked a hole in the ground, and planted the seed deep in the black earth. Shocked awake by the change in its environment, the Seed shook and trembled. Everything was suddenly dark and scary. What had happened? Why was it here?   Back---------To Lotus---------Next Stories