Eyes: Distracted by Beauty

Consider the lilies of the pond. . .

Lotus - Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD

They grow from the mud, but they are not mud-covered. Seek first the sun above and the showers will cleanse you and make you splendid to behold. Remember yourself though, because your roots and seeds always depend on the mud. But don't worry about any of it — — it's all taken care of.