Little Prince:
What I want to tell you today is a story of prosperity and prosperity.
Remember when we saw a green caterpillar on my sansho tree?
At that time, we thought it was the larvae of some kind of butterfly so we kept her in a breeding box for a few days and tried giving her different leaves to eat. But she didn't eat them; she only wanted the expensive sansho plant leaves, because being raised in a box was too painful for her. We cleaned out her stools, and she became very lively and active, crawling out of the holes in the box...
I remember that after a few days, you got so angry that you could only see a pest, in front of you, not the butterfly larvae you liked. And you finally said "because it's a pest I’ll throw her outside to be eaten by the crows flying around!" I stopped you and secretly released her to another tree.
Whether pest or beneficial insect is seen from the human point of view. There is a balance between heaven and earth. Perhaps there is a reason the caterpillar exists so naturally in the trees, eating citrus-flavored leaves, struggling to change from a larvae into a beautiful butterfly.
I think of the stories of The Ugly Duckling and Cinderella. The protagonists have potential, but are belittled by the people around them because of their appearance or status. But the important thing is that they did not underestimate themselves and stop working so hard. They persisted until they finally transformed into a Swan and Queen.
I guess that green caterpillar was a swallowtail butterfly, and it’s because we didn’t have the patience to accompany her through each transformation.
The larval stage of a butterfly can range from 17 to 18 days, to several months, depending on the species. The larvae that hatch from the eggs are called first-instar larvae, and each time they shed their skin, one instar is added. Generally speaking, the gray butterfly molts 4 times and the swallowtail butterfly molts 5 times.
Look! This butterfly is so free and elegant! When I passed by, I was lucky enough to see her transformation, as she broke free from the chrysalis and flew out. After a brief glance, I felt that this butterfly was sending her appreciation to me, telling me how wonderful my existence was, making her feel some kind of joy.
I recorded her beauty with a paintbrush and shared it with you. Yes! She flies to the path of happiness!
The transformation of the butterfly can be a lesson to all of us: no matter what setbacks we encounter or the strange looks from others, persist in yourself and do your best. Prosperity and prosperity are not only about your own achievements, but also about leading others on the path of happiness.
Love you , DL
