Lesson from nature

Butterfly flew under the terrace glass. It tried to find a way out but kept hitting the glass over and over again. Instead of trying to go up, it would have just needed to change direction and go one meter straight or 50 cm down to get out. But this dance is easy for the butterfly; it tried and tried and, of course, eventually found its way out.

Accomplishing things just feels great, and tackling hard tasks feels superb—it energizes us. Usually, accomplishing tasks requires a strategy learned from the butterfly: persistence and flexibility in changing directions.

When something drains your energy, it’s a clear sign that a different approach could be beneficial. This often happens at work and while weekends and holidays provide necessary breaks for recovery, we tend to continue in the same direction. Often, the impetus to change direction comes from external forces, such as getting fired or falling ill, which force us to consider alternatives. Virkee offers a proactive way to shift direction by taking charge of one’s own mind. This approach removes the extra burden created by our thoughts, resulting in more energy and the ability to explore new directions based on your own perspectives, not those imposed by others.

Then there’s the aspect of perseverance. People are generally happy when they accomplish something. Why? Listen to them—it’s usually about doing, visiting, acting. Rare are the stories that go, ‘I am living a full life by doing nothing.’ However, words can be misleading. When you are in charge of your mind, you become a master of being. This means that every action—whether doing, visiting or acting—feels like being and it doesn’t drain your energy; it replenishes it. Then, whatever you face, you don’t give up; you either continue to dance to find a way out or you change your direction.

For the butterfly, it was the latter case. It tried for many minutes without showing any sign of exhaustion until it reached the edge of the glass and flew away. It didn’t drop to the terrace fully exhausted and then walk to the forest using the stair-step.