Okay, so I’ve been hearing a lot about “lotus bloom psychology” lately, and it sounds kinda cool, like, unfolding your inner self and all that. I figured, why not give it a shot? I mean, who doesn’t want to be a better, more chill version of themselves?
First, I tried to find a good, simple explanation of what it actually is. Turns out, it’s about growing and changing, kind of like how a lotus flower starts in the mud and then blooms into something beautiful. It’s about accepting where you are, even the messy parts, and working towards becoming, well, a more awesome you.
My Little Experiment
I decided to try and put a little of this into actions.
- Step 1: Noticing Stuff. I started paying more attention to my thoughts and feelings, you know, like actually noticing them instead of just letting them run wild. It was kinda weird at first, like watching a crazy movie in my head, but I stuck with it.
- Step 2. No judgement. I tried to accepting the feelings without being judgey, and it’s harder than it sounds! My brain kept wanting to say “You shouldn’t feel that way!” or “That’s a stupid thought!” But I kept reminding myself, “It’s just a feeling, it’s okay.”
- Step 3: What now?Then I started thinking about what I could do with those feelings. Like, if I was feeling super stressed, instead of just freaking out, I tried to figure out why and then do something about it, like taking a walk or just chilling out for a few minutes.
Honestly, it’s not like I suddenly turned into a Zen master or anything. I still get stressed, I still have dumb thoughts. But I feel like I’m a little bit better at handling things. It’s like I’ve got a tiny bit more control over my own brain, which is pretty cool.
It’s definitely a work in progress, though. I’m not “bloomed” yet, but I’m definitely trying to push my way up through the mud. I think I’ll keep at it. Maybe I’ll even try some meditation or something. Who knows, maybe this whole “lotus bloom” thing actually works!
