Much like a butterfly, a human can easily be compared in its stages of metamorphism’. We appear from a well cocooned infant in a mother’s womb, to a developing moth, and finally a well intended, beautiful butterfly. What differs between our species and theirs is their metamorphose has stopped there and ours continues.
We often think that once we have hit “adulthood” we are done “growing”. That we have lived our life, made who we are, and that our contribution to this earth is apparent by now with nothing more and nothing less. When in fact, the beauty of our species is just beginning.
I feel sorry for those who get stuck at the frame of mind there is no more to give, no more to change, and through up their arms to God with statements like “I am who I am”. The fact of the matter is we all have the ability to continue to be reborn in various ways. Sure we can change major things like careers, homes, marriages, families, etc., but dare to take time to change even the smallest of “who you are”. Tip toe out of your comfort zone, or redefine the personality you would like to own. You aren’t “born” to be selfish or negative–it is indeed a daily choice you have made. Much like trying to lose weight and dieting– you need a desire for change.
Sometimes just taking the world in around you from a different perspective can feed you knowledge in where you need to work on feeling more grounded or connected. Today alone I did two things I normally wouldn’t do. Today was a hot , hot day. My car read 102 degrees and being 32 weeks pregnant I was feeling desperate. My kids weren’t home, and I decided to put my bathing suit on and jump in the kiddie pool minus any kids. I thought about the fact my neighbors may find it strange to look out their window and see a big ol’ pregnant women floating motionless in a kiddie pool.Then I decided who cares–I am hot, and I spend way to much time thinking about what others may think instead of enjoying life. And so I hopped in and floated–motionless. I live surrounded by large trees and looking up it gave me a moment’s peace I hadn’t seen in a while. Just enough to praise God and think of the many opportunities He has blessed me with (including a kiddie pool big enough to house me). I then came in and did the second thing I have never done before– shower in a different bathroom! GASP I know! I have been in this house for a number of years and never ventured into the “other” shower. My husband has been holding out on me, as the shower head killed that lower back pain this baby has been giving me. And suddenly I saw my home from a different perspective then I had hours before just by doing two things I hadn’t thought or tried to do prior. No it isn’t earth shattering Ah-ha moments but it is knowledge none the less.
We all have parts of us we wish we could “tweak”. Instead of excusing ourselves with “that is just the way God made me”– why not call upon Him to help assist you in change. Don’t you think you owe it to the world and this life time to be the best YOU that you can be. Thinking your metamorphosis ends with becoming a grown-up is just plain silly. Make it a mission, a life drive, to consciously regroup, refocus, recreate, reborn the person you want to be. Find small things to do in order to redirect and find another perspective. Never ever say words like “I can’t” or “that just isn’t me”. Just like we tell kids “you don’t know if you like vegetables unless you try it”– this lesson can be a metaphor for all of life.
Invest in being the person you always envisioned you wanted to be. When you believe it, work at it, and have faith, it is the only option in the end for you to be.
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