COSMIC BUTTERFLY

Do you ever wonder whether the caterpillar knows as it enters its chrysalis form that it will soon become a butterfly, or does it believe that its cocoon is its final resting place? Whether the caterpillar is aware or not it undergoes the transformation of a lifetime, a literal rebirth into an entirely knew being. One that no longer crawls along trying to avoid getting stamped underfoot and instead flies freely with painted wings.

Much like the caterpillar we undergo transformations that can alter our entire perception on life and the world we live in. While we are in the midst of transformation things can seem uncertain, make us anxious, feel out of our control and leave us wondering which direction we’re even headed. If nothing in your life feels in your control or like you’re being pulled in many different directions unsure what is right for you, you’re in the midst of a transformation. During transformation the most beneficial thing you can do for yourself is to surrender. Surrender to your soul. It already knows what a restless mind will never be able to reveal to you. When you feel pulled into many different directions this is a major indicator that there is still more information that needs to be revealed to you before you can move forward. We can only make decisions for our highest good from clear minds & hearts so always wait for clarity.

When things feel like they are falling apart it is also the moment when things are coming together for your highest good. Sometimes things simply have to fall apart to make room for bigger expressions of our authentic beings just as the cocoon the caterpillar so carefully builds must fall apart to make room for the butterfly.

DEVOTION TO THE SMALL

It can be easy to get swept up in longing for grand expressions of Spirit and Universal Magic in this world. It’s natural to want a cosmic confirmation of

“Yes! There is magic afoot!” In truth there is magic constantly weaving itself all around us and it’s important to find awe in even the small moments. In order to perceive universal magic and love at its highest expression you must be able to perceive it in its whispers.

A butterfly emerging from its cocoon

A sunflower raising its face to the sun

An evening primrose blooming in the moonlight

A life taking its first breath

A life taking its last breath

A tree falling and offering shelter to creatures of the forest floor

A stranger offering a smile

Offering a smile to a stranger

Your favorite song playing on the radio

A dragonfly crossing your path

These moments are all small but filled with magic that reverberate energetically and have the potential to cause more unforeseen magic. Every small moment is connected to an even bigger manifestation. Take notice of the small so you may understand the magnitude of loves even bigger appearances in your world.

ACROSS THE WATERS

A clear stream of thought can easily be muddied by allowing our emotions and anxious thinking to get the better of us. At times life can feel more demanding than we are equipped to handle but in truth this is never the case. The trick is to learn how to move through our chaotic emotions and thoughts, making sure to witness them and resist rejecting them as we make our way to solid ground and clear thinking.

We do this by acknowledging that not everything in life is meant to be in our control. Situations will arise without a doubt where we have no alternative but to let go and flow through. Ask yourself in the moment “is there anything I can do right now that will help shift this? Is there anything in the immediate future I can do that will help shift this?” If the answer is no then it is your job to release the need to play the scenario over and over again in your mind. The only choice here is to surrender until an alternative presents itself. When an opportunity presents itself then is it time to bring the situation to the forefront of your mind.

It is important to witness all of your thoughts and emotions without being swept away by them. Fear is there for you to observe and learn to understand its root, not for you to dive into it. Anxiety is there to show you where you need to release control not to overwhelm you. There is a huge difference that must be understood between letting go and dismissing.

Letting go is essential because as humans we have a tendency to cling on to what feels safe and routine. This even extends to emotions like fear and anxiety, when these feelings become a constant in our life we can feel unstable without them. Letting go however is what opens you up to receive and expand. Dismissal

means trying to get rid of your feelings as if they were nonexistent. When we do this they have a sure fire of creeping up in unexpected moments so we do not ever want to dismiss ourselves. We must always take the time to witness, witness to understand, witness to transmute and most importantly witness to heal.

Witnessing allows you to find the root. Finding the root allows you to either free the weed or offer nutrients to the soil. The choice is yours.

Observe the mud rather than becoming the mud

and the waters of your mind will remain clear.