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And S/he Was
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly. ~ Unknown
One of my current clients has done a tremendous amount of work in a very short time - she has had major revelations in noticing past patterns, stripped away unhealthy relationships and is beginning to tap into who she really is, not who she became to please everyone else. It takes an immense amount of effort to do this.
For the caterpillar, transformation literally means disintegrating its old form to become 'goop' while protected in the cocoon prior to emerging as a butterfly. You can imagine the energy required to do so, and it can't be very comfortable being formless and not able to see much, if you can see at all - it's not easy being goop!
Conscious or not of its eventual destiny, the old self, having served its purpose, is dying a type of death and there is natural grieving process that occurs. In consoling my client about letting go of her past, I mentioned how Cher had a hard time because intellectually she had grasped what was happening, but she became very upset when she realized the voice of her child was changing, as her daughter was now becoming a son. And although the person that she gave birth to was very much still there, she was losing Chastity in order to welcome Chaz.
Chaz Bono, and anyone who is transgender, has to deal with perhaps the most extreme of identity issues. The amount of courage it takes to make such a transition, especially in the public eye, is truly inspiring. Not only did he have to know and be comfortable enough with himself to make such a seemingly drastic decision, but to then be able to articulate so graciously and effectively how and why he needed to do what he did is a lesson for us all in
ultimate self-awareness and love.
No matter how you identify yourself, Chaz's story is an important and powerful one, as we all go through various forms of transformation throughout our lives -some more internal and others more external -in order to evolve into the best and fullest versions of our own humanity. His experience teaches us to be true to ourselves, accept and honor all of who we are, and trust that those who sincerely care for us will do so as well, even if it does take some time to adjust. He is more content in his new body and his new life than he has ever been; the more of us who get to that place, the better off we all are.
Whether you want to find your voice, be more comfortable in your body, or express more of your Sal or Sally, I can be a mirror and guide for you in the process, peeling back the layers and providing a cocoon of support and space for you to go from goop to glorious, like a Butterfly!
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Check out the amazing videos here to celebrate the day. This will do more for world peace than any treaty, bomb or religion!
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What: Life transitions, identity issues/crisis, body/mind/spirit wellness, authentic expression, improve relationships
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From Passion to Profit Career Transition Support Group
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Check out three of my articles in the May/June 2013 Inspire Virtual Mag from South Africa. (Pages 24, 119 & 149 with contributor profile pg 16)
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