Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Metamorphosis and The Muse

Dedicated to the memory of Sean Bell...Respect


Change is the only constant. As I observed the tiny caterpillars become large caterpillars, then form their chrysalids and enter the pupa stage that signals the last stage of the metamorphosis that is just before their final stage of transformation of becoming butterflies, I stopped taking so much for granted. In a period of just three short weeks, their entire life cycle will be experienced. Every bit of life will be squeezed into 21 days. They won't waste a bit of their time. When we release them in Central Park next week, they will use their time to experience all the wonders of nature and begin the cycle again. I realize I need to become more like the butterfly and just deal with change and appreciate my surroundings. Find the beauty in what is around me. If a crawling caterpillar can become a soaring butterfly in just 21 days, what can I become if I just agree to experience change?