Hello everyone, welcome to my weekly audio journal.Consider the caterpillar, inching its way along a leaf. It is small, slow, and seemingly insignificant. But judge it not by its current state. For in due time, it transforms into a majestic butterfly, taking flight with wings vibrant with colour and beauty.
Isn't this how our journey through life is? As C.S. Lewis wisely put it, "Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different."
This quote is not merely about the passage of time. It's a lesson about growth, potential, and the astounding ability we have to change, evolve, and redefine ourselves over time.
Most people view themselves and others as fixed entities. We define ourselves by our present abilities, circumstances, and past experiences. But this is akin to evaluating a caterpillar by its crawling speed, completely ignoring the butterfly it has the potential to become.
We are not static beings. We are dynamic and continually evolving. Every day, we learn. We grow. We transform. Who we are today is not who we will be tomorrow. The book of our lives is written in pencil, not permanent ink. Every day, we have the ability to erase, rewrite, and start anew.
So, how can we incorporate this powerful framework into our lives?
Embrace the power of small changes: Our lives don't change overnight. It's the small daily changes, barely perceptible, that accumulate over time, leading to significant transformation. Read a page, write a sentence, learn a chord. Each of these tiny steps is a catalyst for change, propelling us towards our butterfly state.
Be patient with yourself and others: Growth takes time. Don't rush it. Just as a butterfly needs time to emerge from its cocoon, we too need time to change, grow, and evolve. Allow yourself and others the grace to grow at their own pace.
Foster a growth mindset: Recognise that abilities and intelligence can be developed. Embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks, see effort as the path to mastery, learn from criticism, and find lessons and inspiration in the success of others.
As you navigate through life, remember, you are not a fixed entity. You are an ever-evolving being with limitless potential. The power of change is in your hands. Like the caterpillar, your wings are coming. All you need is patience, persistence, and the courage to step into the unknown, and soon, you'll take flight.
Isn't it funny, how day by day, nothing changes? But indeed, when you look back, everything is different. Embrace this truth. Let it guide you. And may it remind you of the beautiful butterfly that you are, and will continue to become.Thank you everyone for listening.
