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Calla Lily. DSC01547
This was one of the first photos I took when I landed in Guatemala. I couldn't believe I was there in La Antigua, original home of over 300 monasteries, convents, churches and more. It was such a beautiful city, but the suffering of the Indians was palpable through the stones. After four months I finally had to leave. I found myself directly at Lake Atitlan, which I have called "home" ever since. God ~ or Destiny ~ whatever you call it, works in mysterious ways.
This calla lily has always reminded me of a self-portrait of me. Don't know why, but here it is.
Oh My Goodness: I just looked up the meaning of calla lily and here is what I found:
Significance
Like most flowers, the calla lily has a symbolic meaning. It is, ironically, associated with both weddings and funerals. The calla lily is symbolic of marriage and purity because of its white color and its trumpet-like shape, similar to a woman's shape. It is also the symbol of rebirth and resurrection; therefore, it is widely used in funeral arrangements and planted in cemeteries.
Read more: Does the Calla Lily Have a Symbolic Meaning?
| eHow.com www.ehow.com/about_4577464_calla-lily-have-symbolic-meani...
Story of my life. Phoenix Rising.
Calla Lily. DSC01547
This was one of the first photos I took when I landed in Guatemala. I couldn't believe I was there in La Antigua, original home of over 300 monasteries, convents, churches and more. It was such a beautiful city, but the suffering of the Indians was palpable through the stones. After four months I finally had to leave. I found myself directly at Lake Atitlan, which I have called "home" ever since. God ~ or Destiny ~ whatever you call it, works in mysterious ways.
This calla lily has always reminded me of a self-portrait of me. Don't know why, but here it is.
Oh My Goodness: I just looked up the meaning of calla lily and here is what I found:
Significance
Like most flowers, the calla lily has a symbolic meaning. It is, ironically, associated with both weddings and funerals. The calla lily is symbolic of marriage and purity because of its white color and its trumpet-like shape, similar to a woman's shape. It is also the symbol of rebirth and resurrection; therefore, it is widely used in funeral arrangements and planted in cemeteries.
Read more: Does the Calla Lily Have a Symbolic Meaning?
| eHow.com www.ehow.com/about_4577464_calla-lily-have-symbolic-meani...
Story of my life. Phoenix Rising.