The Woman and the Butterfly

Inspired by an image of a broom and a butterfly with a broken wing, The Woman and the Butterfly is an allegorical and colorfully illustrated narrative of a woman's journey into her heart and the stages she passes through on her way to self-discovery. One day while sweeping her floor, a woman happens upon a beautiful butterfly with a broken wing. From this encounter a relationship develops between the two and the woman soon discovers that the butterfly is the love she assumed to be lost in this world. The butterfly teaches the woman the lessons of love, taking her through the seasons of life where she learns that the world of nature is a mirror for the love residing in her heart. With each chapter, the woman is able to gain a new and deeper understanding of herself and her relationship to the surrounding environment. Once the woman learns to trust the butterfly and to listen to her heart, she is then able to move beyond her fears. As she continues to follow the butterfly, she eventually discovers the secret of the beauty that abides within her heart. The butterfly is able to show the woman a dimension of life she never dreamed possible, a dimension where she realizes that love abounds in unexpected places. Being part memoir and part fantasy, The Woman and the Butterfly is a truly insightful story that deftly imparts the lessons of love and life. Being an allegory, it can be read many times, and with each perusal the reader aspiring to incorporate into life a new aspect of the truth of his or her inner being. The bright and bold illustrations have a vibrant life of their own and add to the depth and value of this work. The Woman and the Butterfly is a charming and inspirational tale, serving as a reminder that there is so much more to life than what the eye can see. It is not a "how to" book, nor is it in the self-help genre, it is a "feel good" creation that will resonate with the hearts and souls of those who open its cover.