The Ugly Duckling is more than just a children’s tale; it is a universal metaphor for the transformative journey that every individual can undertake. The story teaches that true beauty lies not in external validation but in discovering our authentic essence. Like the alchemical Great Work, this journey demands sacrifice, suffering, and a prolonged process of inner growth, but it ultimately leads to the revelation of a higher truth and the realization of our divine potential. … More The Ugly Duckling: An Alchemical Fable of Inner Transformation