Our Journey through this life is not without its hills, valleys, sunshine and hurricanes. Many sit back and wonder why the pain comes, wondering what they have done to God or others that they should now be experiencing such trials in their lives.
But what if, those trials, that pain, all the struggles, are merely stepping stones. What if it is all part of a metamorphosis in which we leave behind the furry coat of the caterpillar, who can only creep along the ground, to becoming a beautiful butterfly, soaring into time and space?
Think back on one of those times when the world seemed to be crashing in around you, when all hope seemed lost and you were certain there was nothing good left in the world. What happened? You are still here to talk about it. Who were you going into that crisis? Who were you when you emerged? In the majority of cases, there is a drastic shift for us, something wonderful on the other side of the pain. We have learned some valuable lesson and we can walk forward into a new existence, with that wisdom tucked safely in our heart.
Some will call these times Karma, righteousness in action, a lesson to be learned. Whatever name you chose to give it, when you come through a difficult period in your life, if you look back carefully, you will see the blessing that was there. Even in the most horrific of circumstances a blessing can be found, even if it is only that because of your experience, you are able to reach out and help another through a similar time.
So what got you through? Even if you did not turn to the source of all creation, you may have uttered silent pleas of help, perhaps you listened to an inner voice that told you how to solve the situation, or perhaps suddenly someone was there with exactly what you needed to get through. All of the above is Grace.
So should you find yourself surrounded in a cocoon of darkness, think in terms of this simply being the time of Becoming the Butterfly!
