dear caterpillar

a letter from the other side

dear caterpillar 🐛

it’s okay.
you don’t need to fret.
you don’t need to fonder.

all that you are experiencing is okay.

you are safe.

you’ve simply grown
and you are safe to continue growing.

i know it’s painful.
i know it hurts.

i am you.
i see you.

i know those who say
they can’t wait until you’re me.

and yet—

just know i’m here.
right here.
with you now.

take all the time you need.
there’s no rush.

your process.
your healing.
your growth.
your time.

i’m here,
full wings,
ready to soar whenever you’re ready.

with love.
with light.
with courage.
with remembrance.

you as me.
me as you.

love,
butterfly 🦋

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Emergence with Rachel Weissman is a weekly exploration of the interconnections between consciousness, technology, and planetary flourishing.

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