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Family

Gram

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August 16, 2019

I just got the news that my grandma passed away last night. I’m really going to miss her, and would like to dedicate some words & memorable photos in her honor… Growing up, I was very close with my Gram. For a grandma who comes from a completely different time,…
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Fiction

Demons & Destiny ~ the final chapter

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August 13, 2019

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3: The high priest would not reveal his vision. Instead, he insisted he saw the same thing that was originally seen by the high priestess years ago. But when Autumn tried asking him specific questions about it, he refused, and insisted on moving past it…
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philosophy

Less trying, more being

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August 9, 2019

In times of insecurity, we find ourselves trying too hard… all for what? Trying hard to impress someone who can’t be pleased, trying to force things and fake things, and so on. It’s too much of a fight and solves nothing. There’s no peace. But I don’t know how to…
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Fiction, Nature

Garden fairy

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August 8, 2019

Ivy was a garden fairy who guarded her plant friends with fierce protection. On days when the human gardeners slacked off and left her garden dehydrated, her anger caused a rainstorm, and this kept her plant friends happily hydrated. Her garden was upmost important to her, for she felt so…
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media

A decade of JBros

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August 4, 2019

It was summer 2009 when I bought the new Jonas Brothers album, Lines, Vines and Trying Times. I was too young to drive so I had to ask my mom for a ride to Target, and I still remember that excitement holding the physical copy in my hand. It was…
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philosophy

Sacred Sacrifice

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August 1, 2019

For every moment of bliss, a series of sacrifices were made in order to blaze the trail of abundance. For example, think about the food you put in your mouth — the long journey it took to get there, the labor, the environmental impacts, and so on. Sacrifice is what…
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philosophy

Saving face or saving grace?

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August 1, 2019

So often politeness is used as an excuse to be hurtful. I have subconsciously done it a handful of times but hope to never do it again. Politeness is a difficult art to master and only constructive if used correctly. Otherwise, it can be extremely destructive in such a subtle…
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cats & critters

Venus turns three-years old!

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July 23, 2019

Today my precious cat, Venus, turns three! I am so grateful for all of my time with her. She truly enriches my life, lends emotional support, and offers wacky entertainment. Anyone who has ever had a pet knows how strong that bond is. Animals teach us so much about our…
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Family, Personal updates, Photoshoots, Travel

Ocean Grove // Asbury Park 2019

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July 21, 2019

It was another dazzling summer at Ocean Grove with the family. Filled with a mix of age-old, somewhat recent, and brand new traditions. There were multiple Playa Bowl meals. I’m torn between the coconut bowls and the green bowls — equally delicious. A lot of people like the dragon fruit.…
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philosophy

Be yourself

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July 10, 2019

We have all gone through times when we lose ourselves. When we try so hard to impress someone that we end up doing the opposite. Because if somebody actually likes you then they will appreciate you for who you are. And you need to be yourself. But this is easy…
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Hello,

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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