How butterflies remind us to embrace challenges and cultivate resilience

Kamilia Duisheeva
2 min readJun 2, 2021

Have you ever wondered about butterflies? I did, especially how they manage to break out of their tough cocoons with their delicate wings. It’s like a little miracle! And what about the way their organs change over a few days — it’s pretty fascinating, isn’t it?

We’re so used to nature being a part of our daily lives that we often forget to appreciate the incredible things happening around us. Imagine if you tried to help a butterfly out of its cocoon. Surprisingly, it might not turn out as strong and colorful as other butterflies. Why? Because the struggle to break free is what makes their wings strong and vibrant. It’s like they need to face challenges to be their best selves.

Life is a bit like that too, isn’t it? When we face obstacles, it’s like breaking out of our own cocoons. It might be tough, but overcoming challenges helps us become stronger, just like butterflies. We learn to spread our wings and reach new heights, just like they do when they finally fly freely. So, maybe, the challenges we face are like our own way of growing colorful and strong wings!

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Kamilia Duisheeva

sometimes I write (just for the sheer delight of it)!