Mud & Lotus Stories

These stories are reflections on the challenges, questions, and turning points that shape who we become. Through real-life experiences and honest storytelling, they explore the growth that often emerges from life's most difficult moments.

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A Moment on the Perch

“I like to watch the mockingbirds perch on the corner of my house and sing. They sing all the time, especially in the spring…”

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Pulling the Weeds

“…Sometimes we have to do a bit of weeding in ourselves to make room for new growth and new blooms…”

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The Harvest I Didn’t Expect

“There was a simpler time in these folks' lives but now was not it. Now there was a focus on food affordability, finding transportation to medical appointments…”

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