amaryllis (/ˌæməˈrɪlɪs/[1]) – bears the name of the shepherdess in virgil's pastoral eclogues. it stems from the greek ἀμαρύσσω (amarysso), meaning "to sparkle", and it is rooted in "amarella" for the bitterness of the bulb. the common name, "naked lady", comes from the plant's pattern of flowering that blooms when the foliage dies. in the victorian language of flowers, it means "radiant beauty".
today i presented my paper “purity, impurity & pollution in non-dual philosophy” at the “philosophy across disciplines” conference organised by newcastle university! it was my first time presenting at a conference! 
i was nervous and excited. incredibly grateful for this wonderful opportunity!
amaryllis 