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From Struggle to New Life
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3 Comments :: Dr. Arthur Caliandro
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I have several stories that I call signature stories. They describe ideas that represent my basic understanding of life and my core beliefs. Each time I tell one, I am again centered in truth and reality. Such is the account of an Emperor butterfly.
In the mid-19th century, English botanist Alfred Russel Wallace observed an Emperor butterfly struggling to get free from its cocoon. As he noted the butterfly’s intense, laborious effort to rid itself of the constricting sleeve that was holding it back, he wondered what would happen if he assisted the birth process. Using a scalpel he delicately cut the length of the cocoon and reported that the butterfly, once freed, crept moodily about, drooped perceptibly, and died.
The struggle of life was nature’s way of sending fluids through the intricate framework that resulted in the beauty of a magnificent Emperor butterfly.
This story helps me accept and even affirm the necessity of struggle. It is God’s way of helping us grow stronger, wiser, and yes, become even more beautiful souls. In the Gospel of John we read Jesus’ words, “Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will have pain, but your pain will turn into joy.” (John 16:20)
Difficult as it may be, trust the necessity of struggle and trust the end result of honest striving. God bless you on life’s journey. |
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john cadue @
Monday, November 05, 2007 12:22 PM
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God Bless you too Arthur. Thanks for the reminder taht struggle is indeed a very necessary part of a whole and well rounded full life and if viewed from the perspective less observed can even be seen as a blessing in disguise. One of the outstanding pastors that has been filling in for you said she often greets a problem as follows," Hello problem I have been waiting my whole life to see/meet you." Well that is a fair paraphase at least lol. But it sure helps to give me a new outlook on facing life's challenges. See them as blessings instead of negatives. Be well Arthur, we pray continually for your well beign and recovery. Reguards to mrs. Caiiandro as well.
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prisca @
Monday, November 05, 2007 9:56 PM
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Dear Dr. Caliandro I hope and pray all is wel, you have been in my thoughts and prayers, I am in North Dakota now and I do not get to see you on TV and I miss that, you have inspired me so many times and your sermons have been an inspiration, please remember that you have touched so many lives and mine has been one of them, may the Lord richly bless you and your loved ones, in Him your friend and supporter Tibi Marin, North Dakota.
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ed werth @
Thursday, November 08, 2007 11:42 PM
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Dr Calliandro,
I miss your great and uplifting weekly radio sermons that made Sunday evenings so pleasant for me and my family for many years. I hope you are doing well and I pray you are able to resume them soon. I am very grateful to you for many hours of motivational & inspirational talks. You are
a wonderful preacher & pastor, and a great guy!
Thanks & Be Well, Ed Werth
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