Cocooning: Social Distancing Can Be Your Metamorphosis

Butterflies have always been very special to me. I love their beautiful wings. I have always felt they are little earth angels! They are one of my signs from the universe when I ask for guidance. I have an annual membership to the Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, AZ.

The most special thing about butterflies is their metamorphosis. They build themselves a chrysalis to stay inside. When they emerge, they are completely transformed into beautiful, winged creatures. 

One of my beautiful colleagues, Jacqueline Gates, recently said she is going to call this time of ‘social distance’ cocooning. So am I! Instead of thinking of this time a quarantine or a lock down, think of it as a voluntary time to transform. There are many ways we can transform. Physically, emotionally and spiritually. We get to choose! 

In my life I have transformed my body and my mindset. I went from weight over 200 pounds, to being a healthy, strong, fitness and yoga instructor and life coach. I’ve transformed my confidence, my faith and my life! Now I have an opportunity to do it again. I plan to use the time to deepen my personal yoga practice. Recently I had been more focused on my skills a teacher than on my own practice. I plan to spend more time in meditation and strengthening my spiritual connection. I plan to work on my pull-ups! Continuing my education in wellness, fitness and leadership. Creating more coaching tools for my clients and students. My cocooning as just begun and I already feel changes in my perspectives, have clarity on my life beyond this, and have felt relationships with friends and family strengthened. Just as with all challenges, I will emerge transformed. Likely in ways I haven’t even imagined yet!

What will metamorphosis look like for you? It can be a physical or internal transformation. This is your time to transform! Will you cocoon?