We chose this beautiful writing journal because of the butterfly and what the butterfly symbolizes. The butterfly symbolizes transformation. In fact, this is what we found online that really is fitting for Seeds of Intentions and our intention of addressing and embracing all aspects of life including the call for dramatic transformation and change:

"Overwhelmingly, cultural myth and lore honor the butterfly as a symbol of transformation because of its impressive process of metamorphosis.

From egg, to larvae (caterpillar), to pupa (the chrysalis or cocoon) and from the cocoon the butterfly emerges in her unfurling glory.

What a massive amount of transition this tiny creature undergoes. Consider for a moment the kind of energy this expends. I daresay if a human were to go through this kind of change we’d freak out!

Imagine the whole of your life changing to such an extreme you are unrecognizable at the end of the transformation. Mind you, this change takes place in a short span of about a month too (that’s how long the butterfly life cycle is).

Herein lies the deepest symbolic lesson of the butterfly. She asks us to accept the changes in our lives as casually as she does. The butterfly unquestioningly embraces the chances of her environment and her body.

This unwavering acceptance of her metamorphosis is also symbolic of faith. Here the butterfly beckons us to keep our faith as we undergo transitions in our lives. She understands that our toiling, fretting and anger are useless against the turning tides of nature – she asks us to recognize the same...." --- Thanks to: http://www.whats-your-sign.com

If you know someone going through significant changes in their life, this is a fitting gift in honor of those efforts... though is not a requirement for giving this as a gift. It stands on its own without definition or qualification.

Just a little side note: the sequence of multiples of the #5 (i.e. 555) represent change also....check out the product code/sku of this journal above...and we didn't assign it this number!?! So if you continually see multiples of 5's, pay attention. Are you being asked to make significant changes in your life? If so, you may want to take a leap of faith and implement those changes.

These artfully inspired butterfly writing journals come adorned with a bejeweled butterfly brooch on top. Seeds of Intentions will also include a little note card about the symbolism of the butterfly.

Product Specifications:  Writing Journal measures 5 1/8" x 6 7/8"with 120 full color lined sheets.