A wise and good friend once explained to me the challenges of transition by using the example of a butterfly’s metamorphosis. She explained that for a caterpillar to transition to a beautiful butterfly it first had to cocoon itself and break down completely into green slime… from there it could re-organize it’s cells, re-design itself and learn it’s new purpose… the net result would be to emerge from the cocoon more exquisite that ever before… beautiful and filled with renewed purpose!

When the universe intervenes and changes our course it can be difficult… and frequently wrought with acute pain. However painful, we must be grateful for the change. It doesn't matter whether the changeover has been brought about by work, health or relationships, inching our way through the green slime can be cathartic... often forcing us to hold up a mirror and look ourselves in minute detail… allowing our true selves to be vulnerable under the microscope… identifying our strengths and weaknesses... and surrendering to the understanding that there is a very specific plan for each of us… that we each have unique gifts to offer and that we must, must align with them… To live an authentic life we must allow ourselves to be guided in the direction of our truer selves… so that we may emerge beautiful and strong… with the renewed energy and purpose to share our gifts with the world!

Celebrate the slime, for it is the gateway to your beautiful, authentic self!