" my pen name and the three reasons I use it." How cool. I actually have a half written story sitting in my drafts, about how writers choose their pen names. When I started on Medium, I figured I was "just as good" as any other freelance writer; thus my name: Justiss Goode. I love the symbolism attached to your name Lotus and I appreciate you sharing. I'll be sure to include you in that upcoming story :-)