METAMORPHOSIS

The BUTTERFLY is used as a symbol of transformation because of its mutation from a larva in a cocoon to a vibrant and colorful insect. During the ancient era, the Egyptians and the Greeks placed golden butterflies on tombs to represent resurrection, rebirth and immortality. In Christian symbolism in art, it represents resurrection through its process of metamorphosis:

Caterpillar – human form, Cocoon/Chrysalis – death, Butterfly – spirit

METAMORPHOSIS

The mystery of evolution

Life's continuous state of transformation

The turbulent voyage

While facing unpredictable uncertainties

Where do we draw our strength

What hope do our hearts possess

Which faith shall we believe in

Who shall we depend upon

For your answers will dictate

As your destiny awaits

To plummet or to rise

To perish or survive

There is only one way to endure

Life's incessant trials and tribulations

Draw, hope, believe, depend

On God and God alone

Then the promise of life

Like a ray through an aperture

From a chrysalis you shall emerge

A metamorphosed creature of light

Musique

MELODY

Sound of one's soul
Echoing of emotions
In its purest sense
HARMONY
Touching hearts
Reminiscing the past
Inspiring the future
TONE
Reverberating in its truest sense
A laughter of one's spirit
A pleasant cry from within
RYTHM
Soothing
Healing
Invigorating
Close your eyes...
Immerse...
Listen with your soul

GIFT OF FREEDOM

Our life is like an empty sheet at the mercy of our hands
We envisage and sketch the blueprint then carry out the plan
You can splatter all the colors or just choose black and white
Or you might want to draw circles or just lines from left to right
No matter what you decide on, your life is yours to keep
But in the end what matters most is it's purpose...
was it shallow? was it deep?

ASEA

As we sail the sea of life
With the dreaded turbulence at the fore
The thorn of suffering is pierced on our side
On our backs, roots of evil permeate

The waves of temptation
Lulls you back and forth to the shore of righteousness
Hoist your sail to the right direction
Lest you will be lost at sea

Your buoyancy is not the only thing that is at risk
Your fervor to reach the coast
Serenity to face the storm
Hope knowing that there is sunlight thereafter

Only we shall sail peacefully
If You Oh God is my Helmsman
For from nothingness we become
And to nothingness we shall be
... if we steer on our own

Constant Companion

Loneliness is my greatest adversary
But in the midst of my suffering You are with me
The moment I have accepted You as my Lord and Savior
Forever only You shall I desire
Living a life of trying to know You will suffice
How I long to see Your face
How I yearn to kiss Your feet
Each day I beg for Your forgiveness
But still I stumble and fall
Use my weakness
So You can draw me closer
For the time has yet to come
As I await for Your loving embrace
I shall only love and serve You
In your mercy alone I shall learn to trust
For in this changing world
You alone are constant

Sanctity

Hope
A holy life must we seek in the midst of this world's turmoil and grief
Hungry as we graze the idle fields of darkness
We shall nourish our spirit with fearless pursuit of enlightenment

Be content
A holy life must we seek in the midst of the lure of possessions and wealth
As desire evolves to greed and greed mutates to pleonexia
We shall triumph with generosity and selflessness

Be humble
A holy life must we seek in the midst of opportunities to attain fame and fortune
As success endeavors to devour you with vainglory
We shall remain steadfast and live as servants of our brethren

Be pure
A holy life must we seek in the midst of temptation and the calling of the flesh
As the lure of pleasure betrays your true sense of heaven
We shall remain cloaked with chastity and continence

Be diligent
A holy life must we seek in the midst of apathy and hebetude
As the storm wails and the sea becomes unbearable
We shall persevere and relentlessly face our trials and tribulations

Be at peace
A holy life must we seek in the midst of rage and fury
As we seek an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth
We shall hold still and bask in the warmth of God's loving mercy