TRANSFORMATION The Amazing Butterfly A Gift of Inspiration

The Butterfly has been honored worldwide since time immemorial as a symbol of TRANSFORMATION. From ugly caterpillar to the magnificent Butterfly, it emerges from the chrysalis (the cocoon).

As so many of us have DREAMS for our future, the Butterfly represents the processes involved in getting there. She represents LIFE CHANGE so trans-formative, so extreme that in the end we are not even recognizable as our former selves.

She teaches us ACCEPTANCE of the present (no matter how ugly or difficult). She is a symbol of FAITH... faith that the future will be better than the present is now. She encourages patience in moving toward our dreams. Change may be painful or require long ENDURANCE, but change is good. Change is life. Without change, there would be no life.

Still, the process may be stressful or pain-filled, even when it's a good thing.

The Butterfly helps us have PATIENCE through the TRANSITIONS of our lives.


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So today I offer up the BUTTERFLY as pendant or pin. This piece is large. Its wingspan is about 3.5" across and it is about 2.5" high. It's a lovely piece made of Crystals and amber-colored rhinestones with a brass-tone backing. It would be perfect on the lapel of a coat or as an additional (pendant) adornment to a light summer dress... cocktails on the patio!

I have found this piece in diamonds and sapphires on the web for $1488.00...

A Vintage Version of it valued at $249.00...

So my starting price was: $89.99

Price REDUCED from:

$89.99

to 

$29.99

For a  Limited Time


I only have one, so first buyer gets it.


If you would like to purchase this item, please send an email to wisearts(at)yahoo.com for billing. 

You may pay by any method through Paypal once you have been email invoiced.

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Note: Because I am not a licensed jeweler or gemologist, and I am searching the world over for the highest quality items at the best prices, I cannot guarantee the quality or authenticity of the materials. However, if you are dissatisfied in any way, please return the item for a full refund within 7 days. Buyer pays return shipping charges.

VIDEO: Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly by the Chicago Nature Museum

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Diet Cocktail Recipes: Miami Lemonade (a Pink Martini Lemonade) Low Cal Low Carb Low Fat

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One of my favorite (original and healthier) COCKTAIL Recipes:


MIAMI LEMONADE (a PINK lemonade!)


1 shot Rum

1/2 shot Gin or Vodka
1/8th shot (a capful) of Amaretto

2 shots Light V8 Fusion Strawberry-Banana Juice
2 shots All Natural Simply Limeade or Lemonade
1/3rd shot KW Knudsen's Lemon Ginger Echinacea Juice (optional)

Nummm!! This drink is great for the middle of the winter. Cuz... it reminds one of those warm southern Florida beaches.

I like to shake mine with ice in my plastic Protein Shaker. I do have an old fashioned large martini shaker but the metal just gets too cold for me. Then I pour it into a martini glass. This drink would be just as good over ice. Cheers!

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Where the Hell is Matt? Traveling, Dancing, World Peace!

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Movie Reviews: Punch (When Girls Fight) Martial Arts Boxing

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Cat Fight?

Warning: This film does contain some female nu---y. But nothing really lude... that is if you don't mind seeing it in the ring. Hmm. Maybe it is a little... Anyway, I liked it.

Thought it was clever and fun. And the women were such strong female leads that you don't feel that they are being exploited in any way.

The acting was superb and it wasn't quite as "B" as I had expected. Might have taken itself a little too seriously, though.

Still, I recommend it if you like tough girls and fight scenes (and a little family drama). I think that if it were redone as a comedy it could be quite memorable. As it is, it's just IE for me.

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Dana Carpender's Low Carb Show & Low Carb Mocha Cheesecake Recipe

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Low carb mocha cheesecake

Concerned about your health or weight? Check out this link: Dana Carpender's Low Carb for Life Show. And be sure to sign up for her Ezine.

http://danaslowcarbforlife.com/145/thumbs-down-usda-net-fiber-grams-explained-more/



PLUS... let's try this low carb cheese cake recipe. I haven't yet but am looking forward to it.


http://lowcarbdessertrecipe.blogspot.com/2010/02/low-carb-mocha-cheesecake-dessert.html

 

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