Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 5 for context. Thank you. And so the flight of the butterfly provides wonderful insight. Life presents challenges that often come disguised as change in the form of struggle. Change provides the motivation to strengthen the wings of our flight to our destiny. Change through struggle prepares you and I to move beyond the … [Read more...]
Freedom, Courage and the Flight of the Butterfly — Revisited Part 3
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 4 and Part 5 for context. Thank you. Craig To break free from the cocoon the butterfly needs to undergo a struggle. To fly the butterfly has to free itself from the confines of the cocoon. To free itself from the cocoon the butterfly has to expand its wings. To find freedom the butterfly needs to expand it's wings with enough force to break … [Read more...]
Freedom, Courage and the Flight of the Butterfly — Revisited — Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. Thank you my friend. Several years ago I wrote an article that was widely read at the time. Over the past several days I have felt impressed to revisit that article. I will revisit that article below and add to its original content. Isn’t it great to be alive … [Read more...]
Hope, Encouragement and the Parable of the Cracked Pot Part 2
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Please read Part 1 and Part 3 for context. Thank you. "I have been able, for these past two years, to deliver only half my load because this crack in my side causes water to leak out all the way back to your masters house. Because of my flaws, you have to do all of this work, and you don’t get full value from your efforts.” The pot said. The Water Bearer felt sorry for the … [Read more...]
Relationships, Conflict and Peace Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. I am honored by your presence. Yesterday evening, while meeting with a group of friends the discussion of relationships,conflict and peace was introduced. When the time came for me to share from my experience, strength and hope, these are some of the thoughts that I … [Read more...]