Butterflies All Around

I’ve seen so many butterflies lately. They fly in front of my van while parked at a light or I see them while waiting to the get the kids at school, walking around the neighborhood with Ollie, or just about anywhere. Beautiful bright yellow ones and orange and black ones.

Every time I see one I smile and think of the freedom they have to fly.

I decided to look up the symbolism and meaning behind butterflies because I never really knew. It turns out that one of the things they represent is pretty aligned with what is going on in my life right now…

“Butterfly represents the never-ending cycle of life; therefore, its medicine bestows not only the ability, but the clarity of mind needed before self-transformation.”

I think I am going through a bit of self-transformation right now. Many things are changing and moving around in my life.

“The lesson of the butterfly is letting go of old behavior and expounding into the next phase of existence. Each of us transforms through multiple stages in our life. It is only through exertion that we emerge into who we will be next. Ask for butterfly help when:

• You need help organizing a project or detailing the sequence of steps to complete it.
• You know it is time for a change and need the courage to break free from your “cocoon.”
• You are experiencing a major life change.
• You take things too seriously.

Um… THIS IS MY LIFE RIGHT NOW.

No wonder I have been seeing so many butterflies.

Guess it’s time to fly.