In butterflies we see the fragility & joy of life. The average butterfly lives for just 2 weeks, and some species 8-11 months. They remind me that life is short, precious and all the more sacred for its brevity. Butterflies have also been a symbol of hope for me, and their proliferation around me at this time, perhaps, is an indication that there can be peace in the Middle East in 2024. I hope so.