As you probably guessed, the two characters in this question are the butterfly and the bee. So? What's the big deal? Well, in a basic sense (please don't over think this and criticize me...no go ahead and comment) both the butterfly and the bee do the same task. They help pollinate flowers and such. But what do they produce for us? The butterfly can amaze us with it's beauty and often mesmerize as it flies by. The butterfly can turn a sad moment into a wonderful moment. The bee often terrifies some as it has the capacity to sting, but at the same time we can enjoy the fruits of its labor. How does this relate to life? To you?
We become very judgmental in life. We find individuals being criticized because they may be successful and beautiful. You may think that they don't produce anything good for others except to create scandal and what have you. Look at Hollywood and the tabloids. All these beautiful successful individuals that just create movies and such. Many would criticize them for this type of ... well productivity. Often those who have become successful and such are judged because of it. They may have flashy cars, large houses, "perfect" teeth and such, but are often criticized even by those they trust. Why be jealous and focus on their bright colorful wings when you have bright colorful wings yourself. You only focus on what you perceive to be true instead of focusing on what you can create to be true. Find your wings!
Often we find individuals being praised because they volunteer and create products or systems to help others. At the same time we find these very people being criticized because they only focus on this particular group or what have you. They may cause discomfort in their activities as they strive to help others in this life. They are seen as a menace even though they are trying to create something in order to help someone else. Businesses, salespeople, inventors and such are often criticized when they charge for a product developed to solve a need. Religious organizations are often criticized for their beliefs even though they are helping others find drinking water, food, clothing and what have you. Stop focusing on the clear wings of others and develop your clear wings you already have. Begin to use your wings to create something that you have a passion for and create that sweet honey that others may need. Find your wings!
The question then remains, "Is it better to have bright colorful wings that are sweet for all to see or clear wings that produce a sweet product for others to use?" The answer is truly that both are good! You see as trivial as some of this may seem, they both serve a purpose. It thus verifies the fact that there is always a cost and always a critic. We spend so much time trying to figure out the reason for something that we fail to realize the beauty is provides. Both the butterfly and the bee produce something sweet, we just want to make it sour. Find a way to stop looking at the sour in life and see the beauty it has to offer. Instead of judging all that is around you, seek to find the beauty in all that you face. Look in the mirror and see both the butterfly and the bee that are inside of you. Whatever you have in life, you have been given in order to share with others. Be thankful for who you are and pollinate this world with your bright colorful wings and your clear wings!
Enjoy this one life you have to the fullest as it is a gift!
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