Expressing yourself with a tattoo is a good thing. Every design has a meaning and symbolism that can stand for you. To choose something to represent you, just find the one that fits the bill. One probable area is to choose a flower design. One such design that’s very popular is the lotus tattoo. The lotus flower has a lot of significance going for it.

The primary connotation of the lotus flower is related to the way it grows. It starts out at the bottom of a body of water, and it’s not difficult to imagine something unpleasant at the bottom of a pond. What comes to mind for the most part is “pond scum.” Still, this is where the lotus flower has its provenance. The lotus flower begins its growth cycle at the bottom of still water. A small bud attaches itself to a vine. Then the vine commences its climb towards the surface of the water. But the bud continues to face downward even when the vine is near the surface where the sunlight hits the water. When the bud is very close to the surface, it finally turns toward the sun. Once the flower is free of the vine, it blossoms into a truly dazzling flower.