Have you ever noticed how a butterfly’s journey mirrors our own transformations?  As a Holistic Faith Based Coach I have often pondered the transformation journey of the beloved Butterfly.

A butterfly that emerges from a cocoon experiences an inside out transformation.  The new butterfly doesn’t stop to explain itself or seek approval—it instinctively protects its newfound wings, ensuring its environment supports growth and freedom.  

Like the butterfly, we must guard our own transformations by creating safety wherever we go. Butterflies are fragile and delicate and healing from trauma and old wounds can lend us to the same condition.  Here are three ways we can protect and guard the transformation experienced from our post traumatic growth and healing:

1. Setting Boundaries
   Just as a butterfly chooses spaces that allow it to thrive, we can protect our growth by saying “no” to anything or anyone that drains our energy or sets us out of alignment. Healthy boundaries are like invisible cocoons, allowing us to flourish without interference stealing our peace.  The butterfly does not seek permission to maintain safety, nor should we.
2. Seeking Nourishment
   Butterflies are drawn to flowers that provide the nectar they need. Similarly, we thrive when we seek out environments, relationships, and activities that replenish and uplift us. Ask yourself: Does this feed my spirit?  Will this nourish and encourage my new found growth? Nurture your healing and new creation journey by practicing mindful prayer, seeking God, continually replenishing with healthy soul care.
3. Moving with Intention
   Butterflies don’t stay in one place for long. They know when to rest and when to move. Trust your instincts to guide you toward spaces and people that support your journey and away from what hinders it.  No one questions why the butterfly seeks a particular flower, but we trust that she knows what she needs.  In the same way, trust that your body knows exactly what it needs to maintain safety, nourishment, and protection.

Even the most drastic transformations faces challenges.  When it rains, butterflies don’t fight the storm—they find shelter under leaves, waiting patiently for the skies to clear.  

When life gets stormy, it’s imperative to pause and seek refuge in the Lord’s prayer, mindfulness, and other ways that lead you to a safe place. Whether it’s under the cover of self-care, the support of loved ones, or simply allowing ourselves to rest,
– knowing you have God’s protection allows you to endure while the storm passes.

Remember, the rain won’t last forever, and when it’s gone, the butterfly emerges once again, ready to fly.  

So can you. 

Your transformation into a new creation is sacred.

Protect it.

Nurture it.

And trust that by creating safety in your life, you’ll be free to soar. 

A period of growth after healing demands you maintain safety in your environment.  I’m here to tell you that you do not have to ask permission to protect your holistic transformation – because if you don’t, who will?  Protecting your transformational journey looks like healthy boundaries, feeding your soul with restorative soul care & encouragement, and seeking refuge within support systems during time of struggle.

Have you experienced a holistic transformation or want to learn how you can?  Working with a faith based holistic coach allows you to move out of the old and into the new.  

What does a new life look like for you and how can I help you get there?  I invite you to book a free meaningful conversation to start the journey towards your transformation!  

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Praying for you to go from cocooned to winged,  breaking through limits and experiencing transformational growth that inspires!

Your Faith-Fueled Breakthrough Coach, LeighAnn, RN NC-BC