yes to this, especially on a Monday morning. love the plant picture because when i catch myself here, it's usually me trying to pull the petals open that i see unfolding slowly. that never goes well. it usually ends up me destroying the flower. patience. breathe ... ESPECIALLY when i'm in a rush and see something manifesting that i've carefully cultivated and am eager to enjoy. breathe. slow down. collaborate.
I once heard a story about someone who tried to help a butterfly get out of its chrysalis faster. It seemed to be struggling, so they helped. The butterfly did not survive. It turns out the time and effort that is required to push themselves out is what strengthens them for their next phase. I wept when I heard that story, and it’s never left me.
yes to this, especially on a Monday morning. love the plant picture because when i catch myself here, it's usually me trying to pull the petals open that i see unfolding slowly. that never goes well. it usually ends up me destroying the flower. patience. breathe ... ESPECIALLY when i'm in a rush and see something manifesting that i've carefully cultivated and am eager to enjoy. breathe. slow down. collaborate.
I once heard a story about someone who tried to help a butterfly get out of its chrysalis faster. It seemed to be struggling, so they helped. The butterfly did not survive. It turns out the time and effort that is required to push themselves out is what strengthens them for their next phase. I wept when I heard that story, and it’s never left me.