For people who have known me for at least a few years, what is most notable about my life is the change I have undergone in just a short period of time. To use a (possibly overused) simile, my life has been like that of a butterfly.
Up until the time of my divorce I was just a caterpillar, going through life, just getting by.
I did the things I thought I was supposed to do, but I didn’t grow or change much during that time. I didn’t think I had to, I was just a caterpillar, that was who I was supposed to be.
But then I got divorced and everything changed. As an introvert, I turned inward, trying to figure out what this meant and who I really was supposed to be.
I wrapped myself in a cocoon, protecting myself from the outside world while I worked this out. I was changing. A lot of the changes were on the inside, but I was changing on the outside as well. I was learning about myself and who I wanted to be. I was discovering ways to achieve my goals.
And now, after several years I have emerged as a butterfly instead of a caterpillar. I’m still shaking off some of the chrysalis and I haven’t yet truly tested my wings, but I am about to fly.
Some of you may argue that I am already flying. I’ve just published a book and am achieving many of my goals. I’m not minimizing my accomplishments, but I’m now realizing how much more I can achieve. To be honest, perhaps I’m still in the chrysalis and have yet to emerge.
One thing is certain, I’m on my way to becoming a beautifully strong butterfly.
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This post is in response to the daily writing prompt Notable
Amazing journey and u look so pretty. Genuinely notable.😃
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❤️ thank you! 😊
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Awesome journey Dee. I love your butterfly analogy. That is essentially the story behind the name for my aspiring coaching practice. Caterpillars 2 Butterflies
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It’s definitely an apt analogy! 😊
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I always enjoy hearing the metaphor of the butterfly, especially when it applies to your own transformation. It gives notable hope to us all.
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😁 it does, doesn’t it? We don’t need to stay caterpillars….
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Amazing journey!👏🏾 Knowing yourself entirely is the best knowledge there is. No one will ever be able to tell you who or what you are, again! Keep rising girlie!💕
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Thanks so much!! ❤️
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That’s how I feel too. Fab to flutter free.
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Yes it is! 😁
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You definitely are a butterfly finding your wings and getting ready to soar through the skies.
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This was an excellent way to express. I love the photo choices!
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Thank you! I’ve wanted an excuse to post about my changes this way! 😁
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Definitely, u have emerged as a strong and beautiful butterfly ready to spread love and warmth everywhere 😃
Regards
Amrita
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Thank you Amrita! I definitely want to do good. That has been something missing in my life! 😁
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You are an awesome woman Dee Kelly, and I love the photos! ☺💜
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❤️💕 thank you Walt! This only covers the time I’ve been in Florida…I could have gone back further and maybe someday I will. Some of it is actually difficult for me to think about even now….
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Understandable. 💜
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Oh my, Dee! Such a delightful and uplifting post! Love so much to read about your transition and moving forward on your journey!! Bravo!
xoxoxo
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Thank you! I’ve come quite a long way in just a few years! 😁💕
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Yes, and even in the last few months!! You are a butterfly, My Dear!
xoxoxo
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Thank you! 😊
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come read Dee’s insightful and inspiring description of her life to that of the caterpillar and the butterfly and the blessing of hope and dreams!
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❤️ thank you!
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You are so welcome. I love butterflies! Still catching up from the cruise! Ha!
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Hmmm the butterfly emerges and ain’t she pretty! 💕
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😊 thank you. I love that this is the story I have to share. It could have easily been different for me! ❤️😊
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So glad to meet you in this avatar. 😊
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And I’m grateful to be sharing this with you! 💕
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Excellent post!
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Thanks…😊
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Beautiful, Dee! ❤ Follow your dreams…
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Thank you! ❤️
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