Photo was taken at Altamount, Millstreet, Co.Cork (Irl)
A butterfly rests on a fly during a recent sunny afternoon. This butterfly is a Red Admiral. This is a migrant butterfly which flies to Ireland from Southern Europe. It lays its eggs singly on Nettles which are the larval food plant and several generations are produced during the Summer. However they are unable to survive the damp Irish Winter and die out only to be replaced by fresh migrants the following year.
Thought on Friday – October – 03/10/2014
Thought For The Week
‘What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.’ ~George Eliot
Which appeals more to us, an ending or a beginning? These are key questions and the answer depends on how we choose to see it. Life as we know is a cycle of beginnings and endings. Some are profound and huge like marriage, a new job or moving home. Many are quick and transient like a shopping trip, reading a book and so on. It is hard to believe that we are nearly at the end of September. This month will be remembered for the beautiful warm weather. Everyone is delighted with it and many are saying, “It will shorten the winter”. But time keeps rolling on and nature moves with it too. The colours of autumn are filling our landscape as we move from September into October. It is all part of nature gently moving into the cycle of slowing down and letting go.
Throughout each day there will be moments that are just beginning and others that are simply closing. It can sometimes be good and healthy to close the door on some things in our lives, such as mistakes, regrets, guilt and so on. It is even healthier to welcome today as a new beginning. It’s not about making it perfect or having everything just right. It’s about doing my best, being open to the blessings that will come my way and maximising the little moments that can make each day special. We also pray and give thanks for these moments that make today special.
Thought For The Week is updated each Monday
