Today was a beautiful day to visit the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Colorado.
It is one of those places I had read about but have never visited before. The indoor and outdoor gardens are beautiful and it is magical to just stand there or walk through the gardens with an infinite variety of butterflies of all colors fluttering silently all around. Yes, this picture is one that landed on my arm. Maybe it thought I was a big blue flower. And it matches my shirt! Like attracts like.
Butterflies are one of those universal symbols of transformation. That is why you see them in many tarot decks, and why many metaphysical books or videos feature them.
Yes, that is a photo of one of my favorite coffee cups below. It is a great daily reminder of an important concept and it certainly fits with this theme.
I know that many of you can relate to this as well. After all, the most common reason why people make appointments with me is when there are changes in process in their lives and they are making transitions of various sorts.
The butterfly is a perfect metaphor for this as it begins its life as a caterpillar, then spins a cocoon and then emerges as a butterfly.
Example 1. A person is in a steady pattern in their work. Then an opportunity comes to take on a new position that will have them using new or expanded skills at the next level or next position and they achieve new levels of recognition in the new position. Blossoming as they take wing, aren't they?
Example 2. They leave their corporate job to create their own business, and they blossom, finding greater freedom with their schedule and their cash flow. The butterfly can go wherever it finds beautiful flowers. You enjoy beautiful flowers too, don't you?
Example 3. A person is in a relationship that is not working out well for them, so they split up and their next relationship allows them to spread their wings and enjoy life to a greater degree with their new partner. The role of the new partner could be one that helps them emerge from their cocoon if they have been single for a while or repressed for a while and did not have the experience of flying before. Feels good to fly now, doesn't it?
Example 4. A person has not been taking the time to enjoy personal expression through art, music, gardening or cooking, but then they make time for it and by doing so, they explore an inner realm of beauty that they bring out for others to see. Feels good when people compliment us on beauty that we create, doesn't it?
Example 5. A person faces a health challenge and so they change their habits, lose weight, work out regularly, change their hair, the way they dress, and their new look draws compliments and praise. From cocoon to beautiful wingspan, isn't it?
Example 6. A person takes up some new spiritual habits like meditation, prayer, journaling, chanting, drumming, yoga, tai chi, cards, runes and these practices help them see things differently and have greater peace of mind. Leaving baggage behind to sail smoothly feels uplifting, doesn't it?
Emerging from the cocoon to the butterfly lets a person experience new energies in all aspects of life. After all, you do see things differently and feel things differently when you change from crawling to flying.
I always love hearing from you, so if you feel like sending me a note, calling or coming to see me, please do!
Have a wonderful day!
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