Saturday, June 21, 2025

A Canvas Full of Butterflies, and Hope..!

Life has taken me through a journey of many seasons since my last post in 2021— some bright, some shadowed, and many that taught me the beauty of stillness and patience. But today, as I return to this little corner of the internet I once poured my heart into, I do so with a simple piece of art that holds so much meaning: a canvas filled with butterflies, born from tiny pieces of paper and gentle hope.

The Process Behind the Piece

One afternoon, I sat down with my craft box — not with a plan, but with a feeling. I punched out dozens of little butterflies from lavender paper and began placing them onto the canvas, forming the shape of one large butterfly. As I arranged each one, I found myself reflecting on my own journey — all the moments I felt stuck, lost, or unsure of where life was heading.

Toward the top corner, I introduced a burst of colors — orange, yellow, green, blue — representing freedom, diversity, and the beautiful unknown that lies beyond fear. These butterflies are the ones taking flight, finally free from the cocoon of limitation and doubt.

And then I wrote the quote — carefully, lovingly — because it perfectly captures everything this piece stands for.

More Than Just a Craft

This was more than just an art project. It was healing. Therapeutic. A quiet way of saying, “I’m still here. I’m still growing. And I’m ready to fly again.”

We all go through phases where we feel like the caterpillar — crawling through challenges, feeling slow, heavy, or unseen. And it’s so easy to think it’s the end… that nothing beautiful could come next.

But transformation takes time. It requires stillness, surrender, and trust. And when the time is right, we unfold our wings — more vibrant and resilient than we ever imagined.

This canvas now rests near my workspace, reminding me daily of the quiet power of growth, and the magic of trusting the process.



Why I’m Sharing This

As I post this today, I want to say to anyone reading — whether you’ve followed my blog from the start or have just stumbled upon it now — don’t give up on your own transformation.

Your wings are forming in silence. One day, you’ll look back at these hard days and realize they were the birthplace of something beautiful.

I hope this piece speaks to your heart as it did to mine. Leave a comment, send a message, or just take a quiet breath and smile — knowing you, too, are in the process of becoming.

More posts and reflections are coming your way. I’m beyond grateful to be creating and writing again.

Thank you

Happy Parenting :)

  

3 comments:

  1. Wow.. Excellent work for kids and Parents... Showing interest in craft work developes creativity

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  2. Absolutely yes.. Every pain transform us stronger...

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  3. Hi Kannu,
    Wonderful!!! The Power of Transformation lies within us and the analogy with butterfly is apt. Hope filled!!!

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