The butterfly is a creature you need to study. The next time you witness the beauty of a butterfly, take notice and think about his:
*Butterflies go through dramatic change in a short period of time. Metamorphosis is AMAZING. There is complete transformation.
*Each stage the butterfly goes through is difficult in some way. The struggle is an important part of the process.
*Butterflies are only adults for a short period of time. If you had to spend only 2-3 weeks as an adult, how would you live? Think about your lifespan and reflect on the importance of making the most of every minute.
From “The Butterfly Effect”, coined by Edward Lorenz in the 60’s to the multiple analogies that connect to time travel, philosophy and personal growth, butterflies are creatures that can teach us many things. Take a moment and think about what butterflies represent to you.
Here are a few links for you to explore:
Advance Physics – Butterflies, Tornadoes and Time Travel – https://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/200406/butterfly-effect.cfm
The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University – https://ansp.org/exhibits/online-exhibits/butterflies/lifecycle/#
Great Transition Stories – The Metaphor of Metamorphisishttps://greattransitionstories.org/patterns-of-change/the-metaphor-of-metamorphosis/
Living like a butterfly…use these as targeted journal starters or daily mantras:
Embrace the struggle, as it will lead to a beautiful life.
What would you do today if you only had three weeks to live?
How beautiful you have become after the struggles you’ve been through.
You must go through all of the stages to reach your destination.