People love lotus flowers so much that they even have a tattoo of one on their arm. I’ve always been drawn to them because they’re so pretty and delicate, but also strong, sturdy, and resilient. It’s a good metaphor for me—while I’m not exactly the strongest or most resilient person out there, I can still be pretty and delicate.

The lotus is a beautiful flower with many meanings and associations. The lotus plants themselves symbolize beauty, purity, and enlightenment in the East. As a tattoo, the lotus represents rebirth, freedom, and survival. It also often serves as a reminder of one’s own personal strength, similar to how a phoenix rising from the ashes represents.