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Date: 06/18/05

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According to a Papago legend, the Creator made butterflies to gladden his heart when he perceived the impermanence of life. He took a spot of sunlight, some blue from the sky, the whiteness of cornmeal, the blackness of a beautiful girl's hair, the green of pine needles, and the red, purple, and orange of flowers. He put them in a bag which he gave to the children. When the children opened the bag, thousands of multi-colored butterflies danced about them, lighting upon their skin. The Medicine of Butterfly is the power to know one's mind and to transform one's life through wisdom. It is a never ending cycle of planting, growing, harvesting rewards, and planting again the seeds of spiritual seeking.

Recent comments

RJ S.

Amazing!

That is so beautiful Mayke,... I am very impressed you know that. Of course you are cultural anthropologist and a very intelligent woman, so that is really no surprise. I just noted this as special because I have many Tohono O' O'dham, friends, and I lived on the reservation in southern Arizona for a few years,... they have many wonderful teachings like this. This teaching and photo seems to suit you very well, I must say. Peace, love and many blessings. RJ

October 21, 2005 10:56 PM