Caterpillars and Butterflies

There is a time for everything and it's good to remember that we are on our own timeline.

And yet...

We all want to be butterflies.

There are plenty of butterflies out there showing us how to fly or attempting to teach us how to fly...and yet we, the caterpillars, don't have wings yet. It can be frustrating to read book after book, blog after blog, and watch every video on how to thrive as a butterfly when you're still a caterpillar.

Getting okay with where you are in your journey is the essence of happiness. It's good to want more, and it's even better to work towards what you want...but also be okay with where you are right now. Caterpillars are essential to life. Butterflies wouldn't be butterflies without being caterpillars first. Go through the stages of life with grace and know that you are destined to have your wings when you are ready.

Embrace your caterpillarness. Embrace this time to grow into the person you were always meant to be. You are on your own time. Enjoy being who you are right now and appreciate the timelines of others. No one is behind. No one is ahead. Everyone is exactly where they need to be.

I love you,
Elizabeth

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