A Butterfly Story
(Simplification Sabbatical Post #1)
A caterpillar spends its life eating in preparation to go through a transformation that will completely reveal its essence. At some point, it begins to form its cocoon, and within this protective encasement, it begins to change…to liquefy before becoming the butterfly that will emerge. When it’s time, this new form must struggle to release itself from the cocoon, and within this struggle is the true magic. This is the time when the wings become strong enough to fly. If someone intervenes to ‘help’ the butterfly emerge too early, it will simply be unable to spread those beautiful wings to complete the journey. The butterfly will die unfulfilled, a mere reflection of its true essence.
photo by Daniel Franks
We humans go through many transformations in the course of one lifetime, building layers of cocoon after feeding on our various life experiences. While the caterpillar goes through a single metamorphosis cycle, we may go our entire life feeding and cocooning within a pre-emergent form. Some individuals never break free…many don’t ever fly.
It seems like every time I emerge from one cocoon, I fly around for awhile then build another. Sometimes I do this consciously; often it’s just a result of living in a world that seems to require lots of protection. Like the butterfly, I am strengthening my wings through my own process of personal struggle. But I’m beginning to realize I don’t have to be like the butterfly…I can open my wings even more fully “with a little help from my friends.”
Like most, I have an immense support system that I don’t fully access. Our angels (both heaven & earth) are waiting to help. It’s just that I often forget to ASK and end up feeling isolated, spinning another layer to this self-made cocoon.
At the moment, I’m choosing to go through a conscious cocooning. While I’m not totally sure what will emerge, I’m getting some glimpses. I feel so very fortunate to have the space in my life to rest in what IS while I allow the fully brilliant being within to spread her wings.
I look forward to sharing more of the story as it’s revealed to (and through) me! ~Sor’a
End Note: I just returned from an immersion at HeartGate Sanctuary in Hood River, Oregon. Guided by mystic Elle Collier Re, the metamorphosis that transpires within each heart during these experiences is more than an individual awakening…it is a collective transformation. As each individual breaks free, the Holy comes more fully to earth. Our world is in need of this wholeness. I encourage you to fly in for a personal or group immersion OR to tap into one of the weekly tele-link gatherings.