tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953335357912815450.post3952334388917677675..comments2014-05-01T16:16:02.357-05:00Comments on Musings on the journey...: Message from a caterpillarAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884913994671466406noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953335357912815450.post-68165005832369049292013-09-02T20:48:06.702-05:002013-09-02T20:48:06.702-05:00Yes, that's true about the butterfly. And I do...Yes, that's true about the butterfly. And I do believe there are times when we should help, and times we shouldn't, times we should ask for help, and times we should do things on our own. That's where developing our discernment, and learning to ask for, and hear the Guidance we receive, is essential. But I also have to remember that EVERYTHING happens for a reason, so whatever the outcome, it was what all parties ultimately needed anyway. It's sometimes just difficult to keep that in mind and not beat ourselves up when the outcome of our choice is other than what we expected. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884913994671466406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2953335357912815450.post-396027832257916992013-09-02T16:22:00.890-05:002013-09-02T16:22:00.890-05:00I don't know about caterpillars, but I have he...I don't know about caterpillars, but I have heard that if one "helps" a butterfly break out of its cocoon, the butterfly will die. The butterfly needs the struggle of breaking the cocoon so its wings will be strong enough for it to fly. I have come to believe that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I also believe that I would not be where I am now without the help of countless friends, and even help from those I do not know. It can be difficult to know if what we would call "help" is in the best interest of the one we think we are helping. Perhaps our "you can fix this" response kicks in, especially if it is someone we love. Perhaps it is in the best interest of all concerned if we stop for a moment and listen to see if we can discern if our "help" is needed, wanted, or necessary. Something to think about.debliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538389148196428959noreply@blogger.com