I don’t know about you, but I have been a constant life learner. I have always been in ah of how the seasons change, wondered why ocean fish swim in circles as if a secret rhythm was singing to them or listened to crickets harmonize at night in a rhythmic pattern no one can dismiss. Nature is full of wondrous surprises and patterns that make us all find connections.

A couple of days ago I had an amazing experience. Don’t get me wrong, I have had numerous amazements when nature is involved, but this was something to behold. Me, my daughter and our little dog went outside to water some plants. A black and white butterfly started dancing above my daughters head and gently tap her headband. Just for fun I threw my hands up in the air, fingers stretched and said, “come over here.” The butterfly flew and danced around my arm & then gently landed on my finger. It delighted me, but I was not shocked because I have had butterflies and dragonflies land on me before. (Don’t get me wrong–every time is whimsical and very joy filled!)). I LOVE IT!

My daughter stretched out her arms, but the butterfly would just circle around her almost teasing her. It fluttered about for awhile & would periodically come and land on me again (4 times). But, as I watched this little black and white, tissue like spirit I saw something I have never seen.

We live near a walking path and my little dog LOVEs to chase bikers, runners, anyone who moves down this path, so of course someone goes by & my little dog takes off running. The funny thing, this little butterfly did the same thing. It would fly right above my little dog as if chasing something. I couldn’t believe how fast this little butterfly would go. My dog would wiz past (and he is fast) & the butterfly took on the challenge & flew in turbo mode right above him. It was as if it felt his energy & jumped into a wave of my dog’s energy. It was crazy!! It happened numerous times & then the little butterfly would take a break, land on a leaf and after a few minutes, would chase my little dog & follow him. It was so incredible. I have never seen anything like it.

Talk about energy. For this little butterfly to want friends, to land on me not once, but four different times & then to see it chase our little dog…priceless. unbelievable.

I know it may sound crazy, but its true. Nature is always full of surprises.

 

I wanted to find some other BUTTERFLY stories that can inspire. Enjoy.

THE BLUE BUTTERFLY

There are lots of kids who love running around and catching insects in jars, but it’s different for young Pete Carlton. Pete has cancer, and according to the doctors, it’s not going to get better. Instead of giving up hope, though, Pete has a dream of catching the rare Amazonian blue morpho butterfly. With the help of his mother, and a famous entomologist, Pete sets out on a transformative journey that touches everyone around him. This is the premise of the Canadian film The Blue Butterfly, and the best part is, it’s based on a true story.

The real life Pete Carlton is one David Marenger, also once a young Canadian boy given 24 months to live before likely succumbing to brain cancer. David was only six years old. Instead of writing to a famous entomologist to get to the Amazon like Pete, however, it was the Children’s Wish Foundation that heard of his love of butterflies, and his deep-rooted desire to seek the vibrant blue morpho. The foundation granted him that trip to Mexico, along with a Montreal entomologist, George Brossard. The young boy was so sickly that, much like Pete, he had to be carried by his entomologist friend through his trip.

The efforts were not in vain, however. Something changed in that jungle, something truly miraculous. After a long journey, David managed to find the blue butterfly. He went home, and the doctors found that the cancer in his head was shrinking instead of growing. David went into remission, and astonished those doctors by continuing to get better.

Decades later, David stood in the jungle again during the filming of The Blue Butterfly, a rare morpho in his hand. This time, though, he was standing, unaided, healthy, happy, 30 years old.

Do miracles exist?

Hope, belief and perseverance are what David counts as the cures to his ‘terminal’ disease. Like the real-life protagonist, The Blue Butterfly hero, Pete, chases the butterfly through the jungle, seeking hope and meaning behind what anyone would consider a tragic occurrence. Why is he the one who has cancer? Why does this have to hurt his mom? Why can’t he be like other kids? The Blue Butterfly’s beautiful juxtaposition of mysticism and scientific study doesn’t answer all the questions explicitly, but instead demonstrates the power of love and belief.

We’re all looking for answers, aren’t we? However, as demonstrated by Pete, sometimes we don’t need all the answers. Sometimes, all we need is a miracle in the form of hope. -taken from Gaia.com. (there is a movie based on this story apparently)

 

A MIRACLE ON ITS OWN

Or consider the monarch’s metamorphosis. After the caterpillar builds a chrysalis around itself, it releases a chemical that turns its insides to mush—no perceptible parts. Somehow from this emerges the brain, internal parts, head, legs, and wings of a butterfly.

One butterfly expert said, “The creation of the body of a caterpillar into the body and wings of a butterfly is, without doubt, one of the wonders of life on earth.” Another expert feels that this metamorphosis is “rightly regarded as a miracle.” -odb.org

Here is more on this idea & its correlation with us as individuals.

 

 

BUTTERFLY SYMBOLISM: Here is a great article on symbolism in different cultures & more https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Butterflies-Symbols-of-Life-and-Hope

 

Have a beautiful day. Know all is well & that life is full of changes and surprises. Know there is an energy that whirls around us and envelopes us with love…if we look for it.

Peace and love to you today.  -H