A man was walking in the forest near his farm. The man loved nature. He watched birds and looked for signs of small animals.
One day, the man found the cocoon1 of a butterfly. It was hanging from the branch of a tree. He was excited to witness this miracle of nature as it unfolded. Anxiously2, the man checked on the cocoon everyday. Several days passed with no sign of movement or life.
Finally, one day a small opening appeared in the cocoon. The man sat down on the forest floor, ready to enjoy the show. He watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole.