Wednesday, 29 April 2009
I found these words that I had written a short time ago. I wanted to share them with you.

As I settle into the reality of publishing a book and creating a CD, I am noticing that the book is a metaphor of my own “personal” growth and expansion. It reminds me of the evolution of a chrysalis, a caterpillar, within its cocoon as it is metamorphosing into a beautiful butterfly. What is amazing is that during this metamorphosis, every one of the cells of the caterpillar is turning into mush, except for the eyes. It is literally reorganizing itself from the inside out. As the butterfly emerges into the world, it is completely different than it was while in the cocoon.

Similarly, when one is doing deep transformational work from the inside out, one is changing their internal world right down to the cells. When this occurs, one may “see” and experience themselves differently. At times there is a bit of awkwardness as they step into their new identity. I have noticed this as my own internal self of who I see myself as being, is shifting and changing. I have noticed at times that I see through my old “eyes” of how I see myself, and it is often very different than how others see me. My book has been my inner mirror and metaphor of my own metamorphosis deeply from the inside out. It is as if I am shedding my old skin, a cocoon of sorts, and changing into something quite different. At times this can be disconcerting because it is so fresh and new, and there is a certain level of vulnerability underneath a thick layer of comfort and ease. As this shift continues, I am acutely aware of my feelings of insecurities and reminded that as one shifts into a new paradigm of being, that it is imperative that one is secure within their insecurities. That is to stand up and look the insecurity in the eye and bow deeply to it and release it with love. During this time of transition, it is very important to find comfort in resting, exercising, being in nature, meditating, eating right, and connecting with good friends. It is a wonderful invitation to acknowledge that all of the beautiful unfolding of “Self” is happening in perfect and divine order, and that all is well.

Namaste,
Catherine