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Little Pieces of Advice that Mom Would Always Say

My mom had a lot of little sayings that she would repeat to us — and they came with a lot of wisdom. Some of these are quotes that she took from friends or other people. But she made it her own! Everything is worse at night. When I was having a lot of anxiety…

Things I learned from living alone

I learned how to overcome fear When I first moved out and lived on my own in my late twenties, it was a little bit scary at times — but not terrifying at all. And after the first year, it came very natural. I had to be a little more conservative, like avoiding coming home…

The Disappointment of Taylor Swift’s “The Life of A Showgirl”

Note: The header image is a stock photo of a model – not Taylor Swift. I wrote this post several months ago about my disappointment with Taylor Swift – as someone who closely followed her music and career over the years. But I wanted to write something that focuses mainly on her most recent album…

Media

Song Analysis | “I See Fire” by Ed Sheeran

“I See Fire” by Ed Sheeran is possibly one of my favorite songs ever. Although the song was written for the 2013 film, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, I find so much meaning in the lyrics outside of this franchise. I’m not a huge Lord of the Rings fan, so I can look at…

Song Analysis | “Ultraviolence” by Lana Del Rey

This is one of Lana Del Rey’s most controversial and critiqued songs, but mainly because it is often misunderstood. This is a song about being in an abusive relationship. It’s not trying to glamorize it all – which is what some people claim. Really, this is getting inside the head of the victim. In abusive…

Song Analysis: “Lego House” by Ed Sheeran

Lego House by Ed Sheeran is one of my favorite songs and may be one of his best. It’s a fairly simple song, but there’s definitely a few lines that bring deeper meaning, especially the title itself. I think that’s what initially caught my attention when I decided to listen to it for the first…

Mythology

Greek Mythology Pt.3: THE OLYMPIANS

We left off with the aftermath of The War. Zeus was a part of The Third Order, the third generation of deities. Zeus wanted healing for the world, which was recovering from all of the damage. He commanded himself to be the supreme leader, while giving everyone else roles to their best abilities. Hesita (Vesta)…

How To Use Days of the Week To Connect With The Universe

In astrology/mythology, each day represents a different god or goddess. Here is how I use each day to put myself more in flow with the universe. Did you know that the days of the week are all named after deities from Norse and Roman mythology? With each day dedicated to a different god or goddess, it…

Greek Mythology Pt.2: THE TITANS

Greek mythology Pt.1: THE BEGINNING Fall of The Titans: Zeus vs. Kronos The generation of Kronos and siblings was known as The Titans. They were born from primordial beings and no longer considered primordial themselves, now that personalities, character, and form were developing and evolving into something more complex. Kronos was now ruler of the…

Spirituality

Pagan Holidays – Wiccan, Hellenic, Roman, & Kemetic

Paganism has A LOT of holidays! I will be going over the holidays (Holy Days) – specifically for Paganism and Wiccan, Hellenic (Greek,) Roman, and Kemetic (Egyptian). I will not be listing every single one because that might be impossible, considering how many holidays there are. There are also so many more branches of Paganism,…

Happy Ostara! – Spring 2026

Happy Ostara! Ostara is the Pagan celebration of the Spring Equinox, or First Day of Spring. On this day, the light and the dark are perfectly balanced – and the light is beginning to take over. The days will get longer and brighter. Persephone returns back from the Underworld It is said that the reason…

Dreams – where spirits meet one another

Dreams are one of the most mysterious parts of life. Despite all of the scientific research, there are still so many unknowns. What they have proven for sure is that everybody dreams, every night, for multiple times – but often struggle to recall them. Upon waking up, you have already forgotten 90-99% of your dreams.…

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Women Are Worthy of Protection

From ancient times to modern day, a majority of men have claimed that women are not allowed to be victims. If they find themselves being taken advantage of by a man, it must be their fault somehow. When a man holds the door for a woman or pulls out her chair, he’s treating her with…

When is the last time you laughed?

Everyone should ask themselves… when is the last time I laughed? I’m not talking about a little smirk or a polite chuckle. When is the last time that you laughed so hard that you cried, or you laughed so loud that people could hear you from a mile away? When did you last throw your…

What Extreme Thinness Reveals About the Psyche

The problem with extreme thinness goes deeper than the surface. I’m not talking about people who are naturally very skinny, or people who lose weight due to illness, medication side effects, something out of their control etc. I’m only talking about people who consciously seek it. People argue that it’s a vanity thing, or pressure…

Fiction

Short Story: Love & Let Go

***The following is a fiction short story. Does not reflect my personal life. Not based on any real person.*** She hated him. She hated the power that he had over her. She hated the way that he made her look like a fool – a weak, desperate fool. But even worse, she hated herself for…

Almost There – The Sequel to “The Captain & the Mermaid”

I’m excited to share that the sequel to “The Captain & the Mermaid: A Mystical Conquest” is in its last and final stages of self-publishing. The sequel is titled “The Captain & the Mermaid: Bring Back the Magic.” It’s coming right around the corner. Look out very soon for the official release date. In the…

I’m Lotus Laura

I write about all kinds of things including spirituality, philosophy, mythology, health, cats, witchy tips, media reviews, and more, along with some personal life updates. I’m a self-published indie author of three novels. I am an astrologer and tarot reader. I offer personal readings for sale; you can also find free readings on my blog and youtube channel.

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