The Chaos of Transforming into Your Dream Self

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If a caterpillar heard that one day it would become a beautiful, graceful butterfly, how would it respond? From its perspective in its earthbound, cylindrical, multi-legged body, would it be able to imagine itself flying? Could it envision itself high above the ground instead of plodding deliberately up plant stems?

If it could imagine that dramatic physical change, would it be willing to do what nature requires for the transformation to occur? Would it let itself be entombed in a cocoon with complete trust that at some magical time it would be free to take flight in its new beautiful expression?

Without conscious awareness, the caterpillar doesn't face those questions. Nature simply takes its course. We, however, regularly are challenged to make the conscious choice whether to take the bold step to change some aspect of our lives.

In some cases, we can envision the "butterfly" we can become, especially when we can see examples in people around us. That “butterfly” may be a published author, an engaging speaker, a strong and agile body or some other dream.

Even so, when we see proof that our dreams can be realized, we usually feel hesitant about pursuing them. Our protective egos dig in their heels to keep us earthbound like the caterpillar. It’s so much easier to keep doing what we know, even if it means trekking through mud and chomping on pesticide-covered leaves.

We would rather talk about our dreams than take the first bold steps toward manifesting them.

Yes, change can be unnerving, even chaotic and messy. Yes, transformation requires deep trust in something yet to materialize.

But when it comes to realizing a vision you hold for your life, you are your own change agent! Only you can take the steps—no matter how awkward, uncomfortable or difficult—that are required for your dream to materialize. Only you can undertake the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly.

Only you can decide to sprout wings and fly!   

At the time you create a vision or dream, you are a caterpillar. Do you believe you can become a beautiful butterfly flying high above the ground? Are you willing to find out?

What Is a Life Purpose?

Japanese Garden at Butchart Gardens,
Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Life purpose is weighty with interpretation. I searched for my purpose and several times thought I had found it. But somehow it just didn't feel right. Something was off balance.

In time, I discovered that one's life purpose, or calling, is not something you search for “out there.” It is within the core of your being, waiting for you to become aware of it and embrace it.

In essence, your purpose or calling is what you know in your heart and soul you are meant to do and express. It has a life of its own.

When you give yourself over to it from a basis of pure trust and love, you will experience peace, ease and joy expressing it.

There will be no resistance, no struggle, no ”I don’t feel like doing this.” It will be as natural, easy and second-nature as breathing. You will be eager to express it. And you will express it as something that simply “is,” with no need to explain yourself, defend what you are doing or convince others of its value.

You will simply be your purpose, expressing it as you follow the guidance of your heart.  

Exciting, Empowering Opportunity for You!

Every time you have listened to the guidance of your inner wisdom—and followed it—you were glad you connected with it. Am I right?

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An Invitation to Let Go

Rereading this poem by Rev. Rose Satire is a poignant experience. Each time a different line grabs hold of my heart and says, "Let go!"

This time, the line that stood out was, "She let go of all of the memories that held her back."

The past few weeks I have been plagued by memories. Memories of paths not taken ... promises not met ... words said that were hurtful ... words not said that could have brought peace, relief or understanding. Memories of sadness, betrayal, disappointment and grief. What a despairing place to hang out.

In this moment as I reread this poem, I now let go of all the memories that hold me back!

She Let Go

by Rev. Safire Rose

She let go. Without a thought or a word, she let go.
She let go of fear. She let go of the judgments. 
She let go of the confluence of opinions swarming around her head.
She let go of the committee of indecision within her.
She let go of all the ‘right’ reasons. Wholly and completely, 
without hesitation or worry, she just let go.
She didn’t ask anyone for advice. She didn’t read a 
book on how to let go… She didn’t search the scriptures.
She just let go.
She let go of all of the memories that held her back. 
She let go of all of the anxiety that kept her from moving forward. 
She let go of the planning and all of the calculations about how to do it just right.
She didn’t promise to let go. 
She didn’t journal about it. 
She didn’t write the projected date in her day-timer.
She made no public announcement and put no ad in the paper. 
She didn’t check the weather report or read her daily horoscope. 
She just let go.
She didn’t analyse whether she should let go. 
She didn’t call her friends to discuss the matter. 
She didn’t do a five-step Spiritual Mind Treatment. 
She didn’t call the prayer line. 
She didn’t utter one word. She just let go.
No one was around when it happened. 
There was no applause or congratulations. 
No one thanked her or praised her. 
No one noticed a thing. 
Like a leaf falling from a tree, she just let go.
There was no effort. There was no struggle. 
It wasn’t good and it wasn’t bad. 
It was what it was, and it is just that.
In the space of letting go, she let it all be. 
A small smile came over her face. 
A light breeze blew through her.
And the sun and the moon shone forevermore.

Which line resonated most strongly with you? Perhaps it is telling you it's time to let that go.

My deep thanks to my dear friend, Rev. Donna Majetic for sharing this poem with me.

Overnight Transformation

For two weeks, dazzling lemon-yellow blossoms beautified the cacti along my daily walk. Then one morning, almost all the flowers were orange. It was as if the color code on a paint-by-numbers painting had been changed overnight!

Without photos to prove that the flowers had indeed been yellow the day before, I would have thought some brain circuits had shorted out.

Another sight surprised me. A yellow flower and an orange flower were radiating their beauty side by side on the same cactus pad!

Are we capable of overnight transformation? And if so, are we capable of loving and letting the beauty of our “old selves” continue to express just as the cactus pad with both the yellow and orange flowers does?

Our Lavish, Remarkable World

On my daily walks, nature proves to me time and again how lavish and abundant our world is. Over the last few weeks, I’ve watched beauty flow across the semi-arid south Texas terrain like waves of an ocean. Each wave is distinct and remarkable.

With spring’s first rains, miniscule flowers dappled the gray ground, and long, fuzzy, creamy white flowers hung from mesquite. Then, huge, flame-shaped yucca blossoms towered on tall stalks, their white brilliance lighting the shrubland like torches. 

 

When the yucca blooms began to fade, swaths of blue bonnets and perky yellow, pink and white flowers began carpeting the roadsides. 

 

Now, dazzling yellow flowers beautify the cacti. Their petals are so sheer, they’re almost transparent. The blossoms are profuse, with dozens of them fringing the cacti’s palm-shaped pads. 

As the wave of cactus blossoms reaches shore, I notice a new wave coming in. Clusters of tiny, delicate yellow flowers are bursting forth on tall shrubs with narrow, wispy leaves.  

Wave after wave of natural beauty rolls across the terrain, each one magnificent and unique. Their lavish beauty makes my heart swell with admiration and joy!

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