She was shiny black with blue and green markings. She seemed bigger than life and sitting on the edge of a window of a tall office building is a very unusual place to ever see such a magnificent creature.
I knew there was a lesson in this encounter. There was a message of transformation brought to me by the butterfly. I was able to reflect on the moments that had brought me to this new point of self realization and became deeply grateful for the power of awareness. Thankful for being open to the messages around me.
I have been increasing my awareness lately through meditation, as well as by Reiki practice, and the benefits of being more mindful have impacted me on every possible level. I am happier and healthier spiritually, physically and mentally.
I feel more like all of my parts are connected - mind, body and soul, coming together and bringing me more in tune with myself and the world around me.
I could completely understand how receiving messages from butterflies and frogs and trees and such may seem completely nutty, but I happen to feel rather enlightened about the whole thing. :) I figure, if it makes me feel so good, then there's no possible way, in my mind at least, that there could be anything at all wrong with it.
I would encourage everyone to take a little more time to just stop and breath and become more aware of who and where you are. Realize the power of knowing yourself and acknowledge the gifts and messages that surround you. You can learn to do this with more ease, by spending 10 or 15 alone with your thoughts each day. Just sit and concentrate on your slow, deep breathing and empty your mind of all it's busy thoughts.
Spending this time letting go and becoming more aware, has opened me up to greater enlightenment, achievement and satisfaction in this lifetime. Now, as I float more freely through my days, like the butterfly on my window, I feel the transformation inside of and around me. For this, I am deeply grateful. :)
A butterfly I painted. Oil pastels on paper.
