Presenting my first post of 2022.✨💫 This world is full of needles and thorns. Yet lotus blooms.🌷Throughout our life we are expected to meet different types of people and different circumstances. But what matters most is our response to them. However we as humans react first and usually reflect later. The words ‘respond’ and ‘react’ are often used synonymously however their meanings are poles apart. A reaction is an instant action or us expressing emotions based on our biases and beliefs. In simpler words, it’s us reacting to/speaking in a situation without thinking which is basically our unconscious mind taking on the lead role. On the other hand a response is a slow and well-thought reaction to any situation. It comes after us contemplating the facts and any other relevant information free from our prejudices while taking the long term repercussions into consideration. Reaction comes from our instinct to survive while response comes from experience. There are times when a quick reaction is appreciated during a dire situation in the form of quick thinking and sensible decision making with the ability to processing situations faster. At the end, each of our reaction and response solely depends on us and even our life experiences. The circumstances we face affect our personalities and our behaviour. But with a calm mind and practicing mindfulness we might find our solace. Hence, I drew the #digitalpainting of lotuses for it symbolises self-regeneration, enlightenment, strength and purity. #sanchisays May we all have a beautiful and peaceful 2022✨💫 Art by: @sanchianeja Quote by: Kobayashi Issa (1763-1828) Made in @procreate https://www.instagram.com/sanchianeja/p/CYqUtN2v7E-/?utm_medium=tumblr