While visiting a butterfly house, a magnificent Blue Morpho Butterfly landed on my wrist like a “live” ornament bracelet. The Lepidoptera, or four-winged insect, remained on my hand for about the next thirty minutes—whether I walked or stood still. Curiously, the butterfly’s gigantic five-inch wingspan would flux in tandem with my movements. The butterfly’s wings would tilt downward, like the flaps on an airplane when I started walking. If my pace increased, the butterfly’s wings tightened down even more to maintain stability.
Spotting the giant blue butterfly on my hand, a group of children clustered around to marvel at the regal creature’s beauty. Of course, they all begged to hold the butterfly. It was delightful experiencing created wonder through the eyes of the children. Their enthusiasm, while experiencing the mysteries of life, gave me a new appreciation for the tiny gifts of beauty cocooned within each day.
What small moments of wonder cause you to stop and take note?
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Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl Street NW (west of the river)
September 19 to October 7, 2018
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