In the bleakness that is my current existence due to weather and varying degrees of pain, I am caught unawares by odd moments of serenity. I think that it must be something to do with a combination of light, stillness and favourite music suddenly making me aware that all is not quite lost....

The butterfly is considered to be a symbol for the soul in many cultures.

In Ancient Greece the word for butterfly was psyche - which translates as soul and was also the name of Eros' human lover. They are often depicted surrounded by butterflies.

I have seen no sign of butterflies for many weeks. My picture is from a sunny day last year - I remember it well....