The Golden Butterfly

There is a theory that states that the universe is so interconnected that a butterfly flapping its wings in San Francisco can create tiny changes in the atmosphere that grow and evolve to eventually create a tornado in China.

The same idea applies to us as we go about our day-to-day activities.

Consider these two scenarios:

Scenario #1: The Black Butterfly

Peter was feeling intimidated and out of his depth. He was about to go into a crucial client meeting and he was stressed. As he walked to the meeting room, he caught the eye of his manager Karen who was sitting at her desk. Karen's eyes instantly flicked down to her desk and Peter thought he saw her shake her head dismissively. His mood worsened.

He grabbed a cup of coffee and gulped it down, feeling his heart rate increase as the caffeine surged through his body. As the meeting began, Peter was defensive and confrontational. The client became annoyed. Peter retaliated with criticism of the client's proposal. The client called the meeting to a close and consequently awarded his business to a competing firm.

In the space of 30 minutes, Peter had lost the company a $2 million dollar contract. Three months later, Peter was looking for a new job.

Scenario #2: The Golden Butterfly

Peter was feeling intimidated and out of his depth. He was about to go into a crucial client meeting and he was stressed. As he walked to the meeting room, he caught the eye of his manager Karen who was sitting at her desk. Karen beamed a warm smile, gave him the thumbs up and a nod of confidence. Peter smiled in return and felt his nerves settle slightly.

He grabbed a cup of water, closed his eyes and took a long cool drink. After several deep breaths, he entered the meeting room nervous but in control. Peter was professional and composed. The client was initially skeptical but as the presentation continued, he warmed to Peter's ideas.

The following week, Karen called Peter into her office and congratulated him on landing a $2 million dollar contract. Three months later, Peter received a promotion.

Just like the story of the butterfly in San Francisco, these examples illustrate that small actions often set into motion a complex chain of events that lead to consequences that we can never fully appreciate.

As you go about your day to day activities, always remember that you have the ability to release both black and golden butterflies into the world.

A warm smile or a well timed word of encouragement often have more impact than you will ever know.

This Week's Action Steps:

Release golden butterflies of warmth, kindness, friendship and love into the world at every opportunity. Each time you do or say something positive, imagine yourself releasing a golden butterfly into the air.

Enjoy the knowledge that your golden butterfly could set into motion a chain of events that brings happiness to thousands of people around the world.

Until Next Time,

Dare to Dream!

Anthony

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