How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? Yeah, I know about the whole chrysalis thing. But don’t forget that that stunning transformation would never be possible without a whole lot of leaf munching beforehand.
What daily details are you attending to that will allow for future transformation?
“We live in a time when science is validating what humans have known throughout the ages: that compassion is not a luxury; it is a necessity for our well-being, resilience, and survival.”
―Joan Halifax
How has an act of compassion nurtured your resilience?
It is possible to build tall buildings through the use of scaffolds—temporary structures that allow workers to climb up to where the building is not yet built. Most great ambitions require some sort of similar structure to allow the creation of something new.
What temporary structures aid you in building toward your goals?
“In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, to struggle together with resilience to meet the inevitable obstacles and inequities of life.”
―Albert Bandura
What community helps you to remain resilient in the struggle?
What is the “real” version of driftwood: the original tree, the long voyage on the sea, or the pile at rest of the beach, harboring flowers?
How would you describe the point in your life’s journey where you are currently?
