turninglifespaiges

As life goes on, time gets shorter. We don’t know how long or short our lifeline is. We have yet to uncover our life’s path and destination. There’s so much to do with so little time.

I was on my afternoon work out today during an army conference call (talk about multitasking), and I noticed a butterfly dancing in the grass next to me while I walked/ran. I always smile when I see them.

It all started when one of my closest role model’s mother passed away. My mom, sister, and I went to the funeral. It was a beautiful day, the air was still, the temperature manageable for Florida. We were listening to the words of the pastor as he read the last words to close the ceremony. Right after his last breath, a gust of a breeze flew around us and butterflies surrounded my family where we were. It felt like her soul was swiftly taken from where she lay into the sky to move on to her next phase of existence. It was an breath-taking moment in time I will never forget. You could feel her no longer experiencing pain and it felt like a sigh of relief.

The following days after my father died, we went to make arrangements at a church. As I was walking with my mom, aunt and sister, there was a butterfly floating next to me. Also on my first annual training mission as a commander, some mornings a butterfly would appear right next to me as I walked to my work place for the day.

I have a belief about butterflies. I believe they are spirits of passed loved ones coming to tell us we’re on the right path. I’ve noticed every time I’m doing something my dad would be proud of, I see one. I smile to myself, and keep going. Some days it’ll bring a tear, most days just a smile. I look up and giggle and say “I hear you dad, thanks!”

Maybe it’s coincidence, maybe it’s not. I know what you’re thinking. There are butterflies everywhere. What can possibly support your belief?

I rarely ever see them. I don’t see them everyday. I only see them when I need to. I don’t know if it’s lack of paying attention to what’s around me, or there really are no butterflies that live nearby. Who knows, there’s no possible way to prove it.

I would love to get the chance to ask my dad for guidance. I would love to speak to him, hear him tell a joke, hell I’d even stand in front of him and get chewed out. At this point, I wouldn’t even be mad.

I am trying to find my path in life. My mom and dad have been very strong guides for me in my life. It’s just nice to know I still have the guide, every time I see a butterfly, I know I’m going the right way. As silly as it sounds, so far he hasn’t been wrong.