Have you ever watched a butterfly free itself from a cocoon? At times the attempt can seem desperate, aggressive and even violent. What does the butterfly inside the cocoon know that we don’t? Perhaps the same thing the lobster knows. The lobster is actually a soft animal that lives on the “Inside” of a hard shell. As it grows on the inside, the shell on the outside becomes too small. In order to continue to grow, the lobster must shed its protective outer shell, exposing itself to a harsh environment, while living under a rock where it can be protected while it grows a new outer shell. This cycle happens repeatedly until it reaches full maturity.

Read More