John and Leo Resig founded Resignation Media, LLC in August 2007 and then launched theCHIVE.com in November, 2008. The CHIVE name was born from combining the two cities in which the brothers lived: Leo was in Chicago (CHI) and John was in Venice Beach (VE). The brothers went on to create additional photo-entertainment websites, all of which are staffed and managed by members of the Resig family.
In Hindu, Buddhist and Egyptian religions, the lotus is considered a sacred flower. Among its many meanings and significance, the lotus is a symbol of spontaneous generation, and so it also represents divine birth, spiritual development and creation itself. The bud of the lotus symbolizes potential, specifically of a spiritual nature. Because the lotus rises from unclean water to blossom as a pure, uncontaminated flower, it is a symbol of purity and resurrection.
The spiritual qualities of the lotus flower has found its way into Egyptian legends, Indian culture, and even Western faith. This is not surprising as the lotus flower is a potent symbol that grows strong and beautiful from the murkiest depths. Not to be mistaken with the water lily, lotus flowers bear fruit, but produce less nectar and come in fewer colors.