Struggle, struggle, fly!
“If I have the stuff to make cocoons inside me, I must have the stuff to make butterflies too!” - Trina Paulus
A miracle! Many years ago, I was privy to a butterfly hatching on my windowsill. It was one of the most profound experiences in my life. Captivated and still, I watched how the tiny, vulnerable butterfly struggled and struggled with focus and resilience to free itself from the confinements of its cocoon. At last, at last the butterfly took flight and soared into my garden. A possibility had become a reality!
My butterfly had a life purpose to fulfil in its lifespan of one and two weeks. It was not only to add beauty and colour to my garden. No. Butterflies are attracted to bright flowers and need to feed on nectar. When they do this, their bodies collect pollen and carry it to other plants. This helps fruits, vegetables and flowers to produce new seeds and prosper. At the end of its life’s journey, my butterfly had made a valuable contribution to my garden. Its job was done…
The life cycle of a butterfly represents your and my journey through life. We start off as a tiny, miniscule egg with unique and infinite potential. A little caterpillar, you or me, emerges. It eats and eats and eats leaves the leaves around it and gets and bigger and bigger until it spins a strong cocoon. A while later a tiny butterfly is ready to emerge… The struggle to become free is crucial necessity. It builds muscles into its wings. Yours and mine…
Everything that blocks our transformation, our METAMORPHOSIS into becoming the beauty of the REAL, authentic you and me!
Because life is so unpredictable, we never know what will happen to us in future, but if you and I can do only one deed of kindness, a smiling face, a helping hand? This could make all the difference in somebody’s life, your own life, mine and more… You and I might never know the ripple effect of these. Valuing ourselves, others and nature instead of devaluing. Remember, every moment we live is a precious gift!
So, what are your and my cocoons? Everything that blocks our transformation, our METAMORPHOSIS into becoming the beauty of the REAL, authentic you and me! A you and me who live with meaning and purpose. This is the only road to happiness. Why what’s stopping both you and me from breaking free from stifling cocoons? Perhaps destructive influences from others, ourselves such as pride, self-centredness, fear, negativity and more…
DO A SHERLOCK HOLMES INVESTIGATION ON THESE…
QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO ANSWER. WRITE YOUR ANSWERS DOWN:
- Have you identified wise mentors to guide your journey of Metamorphosis?
- Are you open and curious to explore and learn new things about yourself, others and the world?
- Are you dedicated and determined to discover and deploy your true potential, the REAL you?
- Can you identify the cocoon others have imposed on you? Parents, society, you, the lot…
- Do you celebrate small miracles and breakthrough in your daily path every day?
- Can you embrace your failures and acknowledge the lessons they bring to you?
- What is the contribution you want to make to yourself, others and the world today?
Dr.Sonia