Butterfly Monk

How does one become a butterfly? she asked.

"You have to want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar".

Too often, we are content to be caterpillars all our lifes. Changing is so difficult and time consuming. So much better to hang out on the couch,eating chips and watching TV. Now I am not against this picture-Its a great way to relax after a stressful day. But it becomes difficult when this is all one wants to do with one's life.

And I am not talking about just career aspirations and ambitions. I am talking about how each and everyone of us is blessed with the potential to contribute meanigfully.

My main frustration is how easy I find it to slip back into my comfort zone. But this time,I really want to fly and so am determined to break through.

I've thought up a couple of schemes-my writing,the community work I'd like to take on,quality time with my parents etc. I plan to have one priority a month to initiate some action around.

So begins my baby steps towards butterflydom.