well done. Isn't it amazing - how easy it is to help other people, and how hard it is to ask for help? such an imbalance. I suspect we like to think of ourselves as warriors that can survive any apocalypse and asking for help pokes some serious holes in that self-image. by resisting the request for help, we maintain the fantasy that we are capable of rolling through anything life throws at us, all on our own.
that's beautiful Stella. I saw that same butterfly in my bedroom the day before yesterday. It was hiding behind a painting when I went to get a plastic container so I just followed it when it flew to the large window, opened the window, fanned it and eventually the butterfly flew out.
I didn't think at all about where it came from, how it got there. I have a lotus coming right out of the mud too. When I went through what I am doing when I made a tough decision, but one that came out with dignity, and then a rainbow, and today another one, and images in plenty out of the corner of my eye, congratulating me for my courage, that is how I know I did right. I have faith that you make decisions you need to make for yourself and you will be safe.
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Best of fortune! And yes, those swallowtail butterflies are beautiful.
well done. Isn't it amazing - how easy it is to help other people, and how hard it is to ask for help? such an imbalance. I suspect we like to think of ourselves as warriors that can survive any apocalypse and asking for help pokes some serious holes in that self-image. by resisting the request for help, we maintain the fantasy that we are capable of rolling through anything life throws at us, all on our own.
🌈 Hugs ♥️!
Thanks for your brave and honest words.
that's beautiful Stella. I saw that same butterfly in my bedroom the day before yesterday. It was hiding behind a painting when I went to get a plastic container so I just followed it when it flew to the large window, opened the window, fanned it and eventually the butterfly flew out.
I didn't think at all about where it came from, how it got there. I have a lotus coming right out of the mud too. When I went through what I am doing when I made a tough decision, but one that came out with dignity, and then a rainbow, and today another one, and images in plenty out of the corner of my eye, congratulating me for my courage, that is how I know I did right. I have faith that you make decisions you need to make for yourself and you will be safe.
All the very best during the next few weeks.
Thank you so much for sharing, Stella 💕🙏
What you are describing here is a classic scene from a 'trauma journey'.
"In my shock over the situation, ...Knee jerk reactions happen lightning fast."
Trauma survivors learn to be strong from a young age. Practicing to be vulnerable is harder, for obvious reasons
🌸 my love 𓆩♡𓆪 and very best healing thoughts & wishes 💗
Thanks for sharing this, Stella. Butterflies are such perfect reminders/metaphors for the fragility and preciousness of life. 🦋
This is quietly great.