When I came across this old English proverb a few months back on Pinterest, I was having a bit of a tough time and it really resonated with me. I am the caterpillar.
It also reminded me of a famous passage from Albert Camus:
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
I realised, through it all, that…
It's amazing really how resilient the human kind is.
Now I'm not pretending my struggle comes even close to many people's across the planet. But I think in our own little ways, at some point, we all face winter and we all need to find that invincible summer.
How poignant then, that next month I am quite literally spreading my wings and flying off to summer. And whilst in reality it may not be invincible, it's certainly going to be a long one, and one that will doubtless stay in my mind forever. I'll keep you updated on how it goes.
How poignant then, that next month I am quite literally spreading my wings and flying off to summer. And whilst in reality it may not be invincible, it's certainly going to be a long one, and one that will doubtless stay in my mind forever. I'll keep you updated on how it goes.
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