It is often said that the ultimate transformation is comparable to that seen in nature; as being like the caterpillar turning into a butterfly. But we tend to forget two important things. Firstly, all caterpillars have the potential to fly. And secondly, only the butterfly knows what it went through to get those wings.
There are moments in our lives where we feel cocooned off from the world, isolated and alone, vulnerable and powerless in a dark and unmerciful world. Not just one but many moments in our lives, were we found ourselves in a place not too dissimilar from that where caterpillars go to grow their wings. The butterfly, so beautiful and graceful turns and says, “These humans always speak of my transformation which I can undergo only once in my life. They are strong, yet so oblivious to their own strength and have the ability to transform at every moment of their lives and in innumerable ways.”
Cocoon moments are like fixed points in one’s existence. A person is not defined by a particular moment, but how they got to that moment and what they do in response to it. Those moments are like a crossroads, a choice. When you feel alone, remember you can either let go and watch your world be ravaged by monsters on the ground below, or you can keep the faith and learn to fly.
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Photograph of drawing and writing, taken from personal photography.
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31 December 2012 at 00:43
Hey Nas,
The pictures are amazing, I love them and the butterfly reminds me of a deer with wings for some reason lol. I totally agree man with you, we do have so many opportunities to fly, and sometimes falling in life just makes you realise that you can get up, but in a much more stronger way.
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31 December 2012 at 16:11
Deep thoughts, Nas! Loved the picture. It's so totally you!
1 January 2013 at 04:51
Butterflies hold so many lessons for us!
1 January 2013 at 14:27
You're still here!!
I thought you'd left when your blog just disappeared...yay for finding you!:)
Butterflies are always lovely to me,growing up,fluttering near dustbins...Loved it!
8 January 2013 at 12:30
How true, Nas! We have been made stronger and more able than all creatures, yet we fail to recognise our strengths and abilities. The example of the butterfly never fails to inspire. We too have it in us to grow wings and fly, over and over again, we just need to give it a try. Great post, Nas! :)
26 January 2013 at 18:52
Nothing for the new year? :)
25 February 2013 at 14:32
wow. Thank you. :)
26 February 2013 at 17:51
:)
5 April 2013 at 21:08
Very well written Nas!
13 July 2013 at 14:44
Love it
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