The butterfly teaches us to embrace change graciously.
These beautiful tiny creatures bring a sign of hope and renewal.
From humble beginnings,
They go through transformation and change,
Alone in the darkness,
With faith in the process.
From homely caterpillar to an elegant butterfly of glorious colors,
They inspire us to see our potential for growth and new beginnings,
And remind us that we have the power to change our life,
For change can be liberating.
The butterfly overcomes many obstacles in its fleeting time on earth.
An emerging takes effort,
But its ephemeral life has meaning and purpose.
Let this be a lesson for us to trust our journey and let the magic unfold.
From chrysalis to crawling to flying,
The butterfly teaches us that yes,
We can awaken,
Rise and make a difference.
There is no need for force.
With gentle touch,
We can spread magic and delight and walk the path of love and understanding.
We see that like the butterfly,
We must not underestimate the difference a small act can make.
With one small gesture,
You can change someone's life and create a ripple effect,
Sometimes coincidentally known as a butterfly effect.
Change is inevitable,
Sometimes subtle,
Sometimes more dramatic.
Like the butterfly,
Trust and believe that you too will find the light and drink the nectar of new opportunity,
The opportunity to learn and grow and find a new beginning.
This beauty of the natural world with wings of vibrant colors reminds us to handle challenge with grace,
To ease into each new day and walk lightly on the earth,
Creating space for all living beings,
For we all belong and need each other as all things are connected.
In some cultures,
A butterfly can be a symbol of happiness or be bringing a message from a lost loved one.
Watching a butterfly softly flutter from one blossom to another is enchanting indeed and can remind us that we too have wings and are meant for purpose.
Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore tells us,
The butterfly counts not months but moments and has time enough.
And as we float from day to day,
We may think we have all the time in the world,
But who knows when our time will come.
Let us be like the butterfly and not waste a moment of our precious time with worry and regret or by rumination about the past or anxiety about the future.
Soak up the sunshine of the present moment and fly free with the grace of a butterfly.
I'm Sandra Buckingham,
Thank you so much for listening.
