I feel like you and I are on such an aligned path because I feel the exact same way. I feel like I’ve been in the “dark knight of the soul” for over a year now. I’m like…. ok please can we be done now 🙂, but things keep breaking down (I keep becoming cellular stew 🍲). But even that, I need to remind myself that becoming a butterfly after becoming the “stew” is ALSO hard work. If you can’t tell, I love the cellular stew metaphor.
This is a good reminder to trust the process. Because I truly truly believe in it 💓
Julianna!!! I LOVE this. Thank you for sharing. The dark knight of the soul feels absolutely debilitating, and when it goes on for so long you can't help but wonder what's going on and when the heck it will be over. I constantly find myself wanting to intervene, but I know it's all about surrendering control. But it's so helpful to know I am not alone in my experiences-- we are stewing together! 🤪💛
I looooooved this, Sydney. As no stranger to the cocoon era, I felt every word. As I was reading the part about wanting things to change urgently (because hello, same), I thought of the part of the process where the butterfly has to pry itself out of the chrysalis. If it comes out too soon it can die because breaking through develops its wing strength—if it has help or comes out sooner than it should it won't be able to fly.
Oh my gosh KAITLYN I had no idea about the butterfly being at risk for dying if it left too soon... all for developing its wing strength 🥹 And how symbolic?! We too need to develop our strength... or else we can't fly. Thank you for this Kaitlyn, absolutely gorgeous 💛
P.S I'm starting to get signs from the Universe to leave my current life situation much like your signs... 🐍 Shedding season in full effect 🥸🤪
Thank you so much 🥹 I'm so happy it met you that way. The cocoon stage can feel so confusing and isolating... it makes it a little easier to know we are not alone 💛 Thank you for reading and commenting!
SYDNEY we are officially soul friends okay? okay. 🦋
Thank you for the sweet mention.🥺😭
I loved this piece and your reflections so much. I think it's an incredible perspective to think of our own transformations in this way. We already carry the DNA, the blueprint, the map of who we are becoming. We don't have to find or build or discover our authentic selves. All we have to do is learn to sit in the discomfort of surrendering everything else....but it isn't easy by any means. Finding and connecting with others who are in their own era of reclamation has been so healing for me. Sending you so much love and can't wait to see how this next chapter unfolds for you!! xxx
Yes!!! We are officially soul friends 🤪🦋 Thank you for your gorgeous comment and for sharing your gorgeous reflections on From The Cocoon, too. Your presence here has impacted me so deeply, and I am so happy to be connected with you! It feels so much less scarier to know I am not in this experience in isolation. I'm so excited to keep witnessing your becoming, too! 💛
So I often say to the universe... God... whatever: "send me butterflies, If I see butterflies I'll take that as a symbol I'm on the right path." I turned to this mantra/prayer when I was really lingering in a cocoon era, and still continue noticing butterfly symbols around me. Your post came to my feed, and mirrors this idea of progress, the path, and the importance of honoring the entirety of the cycle of the butterfly. So thanks universe! and thanks Sydney
I feel like you and I are on such an aligned path because I feel the exact same way. I feel like I’ve been in the “dark knight of the soul” for over a year now. I’m like…. ok please can we be done now 🙂, but things keep breaking down (I keep becoming cellular stew 🍲). But even that, I need to remind myself that becoming a butterfly after becoming the “stew” is ALSO hard work. If you can’t tell, I love the cellular stew metaphor.
This is a good reminder to trust the process. Because I truly truly believe in it 💓
Julianna!!! I LOVE this. Thank you for sharing. The dark knight of the soul feels absolutely debilitating, and when it goes on for so long you can't help but wonder what's going on and when the heck it will be over. I constantly find myself wanting to intervene, but I know it's all about surrendering control. But it's so helpful to know I am not alone in my experiences-- we are stewing together! 🤪💛
I looooooved this, Sydney. As no stranger to the cocoon era, I felt every word. As I was reading the part about wanting things to change urgently (because hello, same), I thought of the part of the process where the butterfly has to pry itself out of the chrysalis. If it comes out too soon it can die because breaking through develops its wing strength—if it has help or comes out sooner than it should it won't be able to fly.
Oh my gosh KAITLYN I had no idea about the butterfly being at risk for dying if it left too soon... all for developing its wing strength 🥹 And how symbolic?! We too need to develop our strength... or else we can't fly. Thank you for this Kaitlyn, absolutely gorgeous 💛
P.S I'm starting to get signs from the Universe to leave my current life situation much like your signs... 🐍 Shedding season in full effect 🥸🤪
YES!! It’s wild isn’t it?!
I’m so intrigued to see what unfolds in your current situation, Sydney. I’m so proud of you!!! eeeeeek!
This is indeed a masterpiece, I resonate with this piece because am presently in my cocoon stage.
Thank you so much 🥹 I'm so happy it met you that way. The cocoon stage can feel so confusing and isolating... it makes it a little easier to know we are not alone 💛 Thank you for reading and commenting!
SYDNEY we are officially soul friends okay? okay. 🦋
Thank you for the sweet mention.🥺😭
I loved this piece and your reflections so much. I think it's an incredible perspective to think of our own transformations in this way. We already carry the DNA, the blueprint, the map of who we are becoming. We don't have to find or build or discover our authentic selves. All we have to do is learn to sit in the discomfort of surrendering everything else....but it isn't easy by any means. Finding and connecting with others who are in their own era of reclamation has been so healing for me. Sending you so much love and can't wait to see how this next chapter unfolds for you!! xxx
Yes!!! We are officially soul friends 🤪🦋 Thank you for your gorgeous comment and for sharing your gorgeous reflections on From The Cocoon, too. Your presence here has impacted me so deeply, and I am so happy to be connected with you! It feels so much less scarier to know I am not in this experience in isolation. I'm so excited to keep witnessing your becoming, too! 💛
So I often say to the universe... God... whatever: "send me butterflies, If I see butterflies I'll take that as a symbol I'm on the right path." I turned to this mantra/prayer when I was really lingering in a cocoon era, and still continue noticing butterfly symbols around me. Your post came to my feed, and mirrors this idea of progress, the path, and the importance of honoring the entirety of the cycle of the butterfly. So thanks universe! and thanks Sydney