The Test of Transformation: Why Struggle Matters
“Mental impulse is that accumulation of immaterial units of intellectual energy which, after having been absorbed, transformed and expelled through the brain, Innate Intelligence deems of proper quantity and quality to personify specific characteristic functions.”
— B.J. Palmer, Vol. 2, The Science of Chiropractic, 1920
Transformation Requires Resistance
What does true transformation look like? And how can struggle be a necessary part of becoming something greater?
In Metamorphosis: The Transformation of the Soul, Frank Dupree shares a powerful metaphor. A boy observes a butterfly struggling to emerge from its cocoon. Wanting to help, the boy cuts the cocoon to ease the butterfly’s escape. But in doing so, he inadvertently weakens the butterfly, which now lacks the strength to fly.
The takeaway? Struggle is necessary. It develops strength. It refines purpose. And it prepares us for what’s next.
Growth Doesn’t Come from the Path of Least Resistance
This lesson applies not only to butterflies—but also to our health, well-being, and personal growth. When we seek ease and avoid discomfort, we may also delay our own transformation.
Within each of us lies the innate potential to adapt and heal. The body is capable of generating new tissue, restoring balance, and enhancing performance. But these benefits don’t come from shortcuts. They come from consistency, challenge, and active participation in your well-being.
Chiropractic and the Power of Innate Intelligence
At ChiroWay®, we believe in honoring the body’s innate intelligence. Chiropractic care supports this intelligence by correcting vertebral subluxations—restoring proper neurological communication and allowing the body to adapt more efficiently to life’s demands.
Just like the butterfly’s wings are strengthened through struggle, your body becomes more resilient through proper function and alignment.
About the Author
Trent Scheidecker, DC | ChiroWay® of Woodbury | Owner & Chiropractor
Dr. Trent Scheidecker discovered the benefits of chiropractic care in high school and has made it his mission to help others live a higher quality of life through regular chiropractic adjustments. He founded ChiroWay® of Woodbury in 2010, has served over 3,000 clients, and currently leads 8 ChiroWay® locations across Minnesota.
