The Monarch Butterfly

It's been a hot last few days in Saratoga Springs, NY. A monarch butterfly was enjoying this warm weather yesterday as I was walking into my house. It fluttered around these flowers but there was a slight wind swiftly moving the creature's vast wings and tiny body around in circles. I saw it fight through the strong breeze until it eventually came to rest on this flower and obtained its reward of the sweet nectar inside the violet petals. It stayed on the plant for a minute or two, then seemed to throw itself back into the air and traveled with the breeze until it landed briskly on the next set of flowers in front of the house next door. Moments like this remind me to experience the magic in all occurrences: big, small, common, and uncommon. In the end, life turns out more enchanting.